Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Leader

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to provide expert mechanical estimating and preconstruction leadership across regions. The role supports pursuit strategy, feasibility studies, and owner/design team discussions with budgeting guidance and procurement insight.

You will partner with senior managers to validate scope, pricing, and risk on large projects, while refining procurement strategies and maintaining key vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in mechanical estimating, preconstruction, or subcontracting.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, installation methods, and production rates across MEP scopes.
• Strong vendor market knowledge and established relationships; clear communication.
• Experience developing conceptual/schematic budgets for large or complex projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office; capable as a department-wide resource.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal mechanical SME for active pursuits and projects.
• Develop conceptual and schematic mechanical budgets to support early pursuit and feasibility studies.
• Validate mechanical scope, pricing assumptions, and risk on large projects with lead preconstruction managers.
• Support procurement strategies including trade packaging, early releases, and RFP/bid leveling.
• Advise on market conditions, production rates, vendor capabilities, and buyout strategy.
• Maintain relationships with mechanical trade partners and vendors to support procurement decisions.
• Develop and deliver internal training on mechanical systems, estimating practices, and budgeting.
• Capture and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking metrics to improve estimates.
• Participate in project reviews, estimate reviews, and risk assessments as a mechanical advisor.
• Stay current on mechanical costs, systems, codes, and market trends.
• Travel may be necessary for regional support.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Subcontracting

Preconstruction leadership

Vendor relationships

Budgeting & cost data

MS Office

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical to provide expert mechanical estimating and preconstruction leadership across regions. The role supports pursuit strategy, feasibility studies, and owner/design team discussions with budgeting guidance and procurement insight.

You will partner with senior managers to validate scope, pricing, and risk on large projects, while refining procurement strategies and maintaining key vendor relationships.