MEP Preconstruction Manager

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and design development budgets, as well as detailed hard bids, with a focus on MEP scopes.
• Partner with design teams to ensure MEP systems are cost-effective, constructible, and well-coordinated within the overall project.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and scope of work breakdowns.
• Create and manage MEP requests for proposals, define bid packages, and develop value engineering solutions.
• Compile and present well-documented, data-driven estimates.  
• Maintain and manage subcontractor/vendor databases and prequalification processes.
• Assemble and analyze subcontractor/vendor bids or quotations.
• Assemble and present final estimates to clients and internal teams.
• Identify and assess project-specific risks related to MEP systems and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and project managers to ensure alignment with execution plans.
• Lead internal estimate review meetings.
• Support project managers during buyout and subcontractor selection, including pre-award meetings and scope review.
• Maintain historical costs within the estimating database.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in conceptual and hard bid estimating, including purchasing responsibilities, with a focus on MEP systems.
• Strong estimating experience in at least one MEP trade discipline: mechanical, electrical, or plumbing required. Experience estimating across multiple MEP trades is strongly preferred, and experience with all three disciplines is ideal.
• Experience working in a design-build environment is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize across multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of construction drawings and specifications, including MEP plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and construction management tools, methods, and techniques (Bluebeam, bid solicitation software, and MS Access). Working knowledge of Revit, Smartsheet, or scheduling software (a plus).
• Proficiency with estimating software, including On-Screen Takeoff and Iconica/Pantera plan room. Experience with AI, Assemble, or other 3D takeoff software (a plus).
• Comfortable working independently and within cross-disciplinary teams.

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