MEP Preconstruction Manager - National Group

As the Preconstruction Manager for the National Group, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of large-scale construction projects during the preconstruction phase to ensure successful project initiation; assist in the planning, implementation, and delivery of new business initiatives and preconstruction services relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project; assist in the planning and monitoring of the strategic direction for projects; and target, develop, and maintain customer and design team relationships.

Preconstruction:

• Deliver preconstruction services in a professional manner with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests. Develop a “trusted advisor” relationship with Owner, GC, Design Team, and project influencers.


• Actively track/manage project scope and budget trend. Manage transition between estimating and project management.  Establish accurate baseline budget for the project.


• Implement preconstruction strategies that differentiate Harris and lead to increase opportunities.  Work to expand preconstruction process and best practices across Harris projects.


• In collaboration with project execution team identify and document the construction plan. Include prefabrication solutions, fabrication strategies, schedule, sequencing, logistic, work packages, productivity tracking, etc.


• Direct and drive prefabrication design efforts throughout preconstruction while ensuring constructability.


• Drive the advancement of tools and IT solutions for the wider construction effort.


• Work with project management team to develop budgeting & report-out tools for communications with clients to demonstrate benefits of delivery method.


• Work with other teams across Harris to optimize tasks such as cost and schedule trending, managing logs and reports for technical issues, material and equipment procurement, etc.


• Create and utilize tools and dashboards, automating preconstruction reporting activities.


• Manage, prepare, and give presentations/deliver reports on preconstruction activities, task progress, and construction team briefings.

Business Development:

• Support business development proposals and pursuits.


• Develop conceptual estimates, submit proposals. Manage financial aspects of proposals and contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.


• Monitor construction activities and meet with client to ensure project objectives are being met. Provide feedback to Company construction team and assist in developing corrective action plans to mitigate issues.


• Develop plan(s) and actively manage customer accounts. Proactively track/manage project sales opportunities. Develop and implement project specific sales strategies to maximize Harris’ probability of success.

Organization Support:

• Foster the desired Harris culture.


• Emphasize a strong safety culture and an environment of collaboration, teamwork & transparency at all times.


• Represent Company in marketing/networking events, project meetings, planning sessions, design meetings, etc.


• Foster a culture of planning, early engagement, collaboration, and accountability through preconstruction within Harris.


• Facilitate operational consistency through project setup and planning.

Other Tasks and Duties:             

• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

What we're looking for in you

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.


• 8+ years industry knowledge of mechanical and plumbing.


• 6+ years knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.


• 8+ years proficient understanding of engineering and technology including principles. techniques, procedures, and equipment.


• 6+ previous success in delivering pre-construction services.


• 5+ customer service experience.


• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, piping, or sheet metal systems.


• Advanced knowledge of estimating.


• Advanced knowledge of construction project management.

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401K with company match


• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays


• Paid Parental leave


• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $93,297 - $139,946 per year

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.