Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical (HVAC)

Title: Preconstruction Manager – Mechanical Contractor (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

WHY YOU WANT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

• This career opportunity is for you if you enjoy being involved before the project ever breaks ground to ensure they are structured for success.
• You are the type of person who likes bringing people, pricing, planning, and communication together to help projects succeed from the beginning. You naturally build relationships, stay organized, ask questions, follow through, and enjoy being part of both the strategy and the execution.
• You come from a Mechanical Contracting background specializing in commercial, industrial, multifamily, institutional, and hospitality projects and understand the pace, coordination, and attention to detail these projects require.
• You may currently work in estimating, project engineering, project management, or preconstruction and are looking for a role where you can do more than just sit behind a desk pricing work all day.
• You enjoy client interaction, supporting presentations, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, helping review estimates, and working closely with leadership and operations teams to position projects for success before they move into the field.
• You are comfortable managing multiple moving parts while staying professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced construction environment.

YOU WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Supporting the Executives and Senior Estimator throughout the preconstruction and estimating process
• Assisting in reviewing and preparing estimates, budgets, proposals, and bid packages
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors for pricing, scope review, and procurement support
• Attending client meetings, presentations, design meetings, and preconstruction discussions
• Assisting with conceptual budgeting, hard bids, negotiated proposals, and value engineering efforts
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements for completeness and constructability
• Coordinating with Project Managers to ensure smooth transition from preconstruction to operations
• Maintaining relationships with General Contractors, corporate clients, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
• Tracking bid schedules, deadlines, follow-up communication, and project documentation
• Supporting business development efforts through professionalism, responsiveness, and relationship management
• Managing existing relationships with contractors while developing new relationships over time
• Assisting in value engineering and estimating efforts to help secure profitable work

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

• Must come from a Mechanical Contracting firm specializing in commercial, industrial, multifamily, institutional, and hospitality projects
• Experience with preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, and project coordination processes
• Experience communicating with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and specifications preferred
  
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical construction

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

• A Mechanical Contracting firm that performs work both as a subcontractor to General Contractors and directly as a Prime Contractor for corporate clients. This role works directly with the President, Senior Estimator, Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the preconstruction process.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary Range: based on experience
• Annual performance review with incentives based on growth and contribution
• Standard benefits including profit sharing

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