Senior MEP Preconstruction Manager

Daksta; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction, estimating, cost planning and design management for mission critical construction projects, focusing on data centers. You will collaborate with architects, engineers and commissioning agents to optimize scope, schedule and procurement strategies.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, advanced estimating methods and proactive coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver complex mechanical systems

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in the commercial/mechanical construction industry (Mission Critical Data Center experience preferred).
• Experience leading preconstruction efforts across estimating, cost planning, design management and procurement.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, develop budgets and provide constructability reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities across estimating, cost planning, and design management for data center projects.
• Scope, evaluate and select subcontractors based on value and project needs.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and manage budgeting and bid proposals.
• Perform quantity take-offs for mechanical systems and maintain cost history.
• Provide direction to project teams on scope, schedule, and procurement strategies.
• Support field teams with early scheduling and constructability input.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating

Cost planning

Design management

Subcontractor management

Value engineering

Constructability reviews

Communication

Tools

Destini Estimator

Microsoft Excel

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior MEP Preconstruction Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Overview

An established national General Contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join its growing Mission Critical team. This individual will provide strategic leadership across preconstruction, estimating, cost planning, and design management, supporting the successful delivery of complex data centre and mission critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates at varying stages of design for the Mechanical Scope of work.
• Scope, compare and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and evaluate for budgeting and bid proposals.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all Mechanical systems
• Record final estimates and maintain cost history.
• Support the development, architectural, and construction team with preconstruction expertise including value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, and project pursuits.
• Assist in training Cost Engineers and Project Management staff.
• Provide direction and an understanding for the Mechanical project scope, market pricing, and available resources.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets.
• Strong communication to ensure team members understand scope inclusions, exclusions and delineation points.
• Provide assistance to field team to develop early project schedule.
• Develop clear understanding of clients project requirements.
• Evaluate different construction means and methods for project schedule and cost impacts.
• Work with a diverse team of architects, engineers, consultants and commissioning agents for early project planning and evaluation of design requirements and intent.
• Assist field team in identifying temporary Mechanical system needs for projects.
• Provide design set constructability reviews related to the Mechanical Scope.
• Assist project team in early Mechanical subcontractor agreement negotiations and change requests.
• Develop contacts and quickly builds relationships with potential clients.
• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of proven experience in the commercial/mechanical construction industry (Mission Critical Data Center experience preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Have Mission Critical Data Center project experience.
• Have preconstruction experience with a Mechanical subcontractor.
• Have experience with early procurement of scopes/equipment.
• Have experience evaluating sustainable initiatives for Mechanical Systems.
• Understand construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.
• Have proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.
• Can perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way.
• Can demonstrate working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, and Bluebeam.
• Communicate proactively and effectively, focus on customers, and display a high level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.