Senior Preconstruction Manager (Mechanical)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is actively seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager (Mechanical) for a hybrid Chicago, IL location.

This full-time, direct hire role involves leading preconstruction activities, developing estimates, and coordinating mechanical scopes with design and field teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in mechanical preconstruction, estimating, and subcontractor coordination, with proficiency in DESTINI Estimator, Excel, OST, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Must have skills: Project Management, Preconstruction, Mechanical Preconstruction, Estimations, subcontractor coordination.

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.

Skills

Project Management

Preconstruction

Mechanical Preconstruction

Estimations

Subcontractor coordination

Tools

DESTINI Estimator

Microsoft Excel

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Preconstruction Manager (Mechanical). This is a Full-time, direct hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chicago, IL(Hybrid).

Job ID:26-18496

Pay Range: $150000 - $180000/annum. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

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.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Project Management, Preconstruction, Mechanical Preconstruction, Estimations, subcontractor coordination
• 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.

Our client is a leading Construction Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.