Senior Preconstruction Manager, MEP/Electrical

LVI Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts for large, complex commercial and institutional projects, with emphasis on budgeting, design-phase cost planning, and risk evaluation.

This senior role requires deep expertise in MEP/MEPF coordination, electrical systems, and value engineering, plus the ability to guide clients and design teams from pursuit through handoff to construction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, or related construction leadership roles.
• Experience serving in a senior-level preconstruction leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems, MEPF coordination, electrical systems, building infrastructure, and cost planning/design-phase estimating.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities for large and complex construction projects.
• Manage conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, cost modeling, and bid strategy development.
• Provide technical leadership regarding MEP, MEPF, and electrical systems throughout design and planning phases.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants to develop cost-effective project solutions.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify design risks, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate with specialty subcontractors and trade partners to validate pricing, scope, and procurement strategies.
• Develop and maintain project budgets throughout all phases of design.
• Lead design-assist and design-build preconstruction efforts.
• Facilitate client presentations, project interviews, and pre-award meetings.
• Support business development and project pursuit initiatives.
• Partner with operational leadership to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to project execution.
• Mentor and develop estimating and preconstruction staff.

Skills

MEP systems

MEPF coordination

Electrical systems

Building infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Job description

LVI Associates in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts for large, complex commercial and institutional projects, with emphasis on budgeting, design-phase cost planning, and risk evaluation.

This senior role requires deep expertise in MEP/MEPF coordination, electrical systems, and value engineering, plus the ability to guide clients and design teams from pursuit through handoff to construction.