Senior Preconstruction Manager – Mechanical Estimating & Delivery

Unknown Mechanical Contractor; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO and work-life balance

Collaborative and family-friendly work

Opportunity to work with an industry 2

Job summary

Murphy Company, a leading mechanical contractor, seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager for our Construction Operations team in St. Louis, MO.

You will lead preconstruction from pursuit to turnover, with emphasis on budgets, pricing, and collaborating across owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mechanical preconstruction, strong leadership, and expertise in HVAC, piping, and sheet metal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in preconstruction, estimating, design, cost control, or project development in mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and sheet metal systems.
• Experience with design-build and design-assist project delivery methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed budget estimates for HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and sheet metal systems.
• Analyze drawings, narratives, specifications, and project requirements to provide accurate pricing and scope development.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to develop cost-effective mechanical solutions.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and constructability improvements.
• Coordinate mechanical design efforts and integration with project teams.
• Support LEED and sustainability initiatives when applicable.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Participate in client presentations, interviews, and project pursuit activities.
• Communicate Murphy Company's value proposition and differentiate our services.
• Address customer concerns and provide exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain conceptual and preconstruction estimates.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for pricing, equipment selection, and technical support.
• Evaluate project risks and review findings with senior leadership.
• Assist estimating teams during final pricing and bid development.
• Facilitate thorough project turnover meetings with Operations teams.
• Ensure all project assumptions, budgets, schedules, and scope requirements are clearly communicated.
• Support project managers during construction as needed.
• Participate in subcontractor and equipment vendor reviews and approvals.
• Mentor team members and support professional development.
• Stay current on construction trends, technologies, regulations, and market conditions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational best practices.
• Participate in project reviews and other leadership activities.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Estimating

Budgeting

HVAC systems

Sheet metal

Design-build

Client relations

Operations transition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Murphy Company, a leading mechanical contractor, seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager for our Construction Operations team in St. Louis, MO.

You will lead preconstruction from pursuit to turnover, with emphasis on budgets, pricing, and collaborating across owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mechanical preconstruction, strong leadership, and expertise in HVAC, piping, and sheet metal.