Senior MEP Preconstruction Leader

Trueline; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Relocation assistance may be available

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and short/di

Job summary

Trueline is seeking an MEP Preconstruction Manager in San Antonio, with outstanding candidates in other markets encouraged to apply. The role requires deep MEP and preconstruction expertise and a long-term home at a company with projects booked through 2030.

You will lead design-phase activities for commercial projects, manage estimating and scheduling, and guide teams using Lean Design Delivery and BIM/VDC practices. Hybrid travel and a collaborative, team-first environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience.
• 5+ years of estimating or on-site project management experience, including 1-2 years as a Preconstruction Manager
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems
• Working knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, scheduling, cost control, drawings, specifications, and standards
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to build relationships and influence at every level of an organization
• A humble, team-first approach and the integrity to do the right thing when nobody's looking
• Working knowledge of EEO, inclusive leadership practices, and Affirmitive Action requirements
• Ability to travel up to 70% to project sites and work in the office Tuesday through Thursday when not traveling
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Manage the design phase for one or more concurrent commercial projects, including estimating, business partner selection, preliminary scheduling, design development, quality control, and MEP commissioning planning
• Work closely with owners to define project expectations and the critical success factors to focus on during design
• Facilitate the solicitation, selection, and contracting of designers on design-build projects
• Develop and lead the preparation and presentation of project proposals
• Build detailed design-phase and baseline construction schedules
• Lead construction planning, including the contract manual, subcontractor selection, MWD/BE participation, trade and site utilization, disruption avoidance, and owner direct purchase planning, using Lean Design Delivery principles and BIM/VDC technology
• Guide design teams to build constructability and logistics solutions into the design, and provide meaningful input on programming and conceptual design
• Lead estimating team members on the technical design side, including drawings, specifications, scheduling, and cost documentation
• Manage design-phase costs through estimate preparation, technical estimating, value engineering, life-cycle analysis, and budget management
• Secure regulatory approvals, meet risk management requirements for insurance, bonding, owner contracts, and subcontractor terms, and implement LEED tracking and analysis
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Design Phase Engineers, including work direction, performance evaluations, and hiring decisions
• Set the tone for exceptional customer relationships, gather feedback throughout design, and help identify future project opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Project management

Team mentorship

Travel up to 70%

Communication

Budget management

Lean Design Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM/VDC

LEED tracking

Job description

Trueline is seeking an MEP Preconstruction Manager in San Antonio, with outstanding candidates in other markets encouraged to apply. The role requires deep MEP and preconstruction expertise and a long-term home at a company with projects booked through 2030.

You will lead design-phase activities for commercial projects, manage estimating and scheduling, and guide teams using Lean Design Delivery and BIM/VDC practices. Hybrid travel and a collaborative, team-first environment are emphasized.