Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
5-10 years in preconstruction/estimating, focusing on mechanical systems.
Demonstrated leadership and a commitment to teamwork and diverse perspectives.
Experience managing bidding for complex conceptual estimates, particularly in advanced manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Knowledgeable in codes for mechanical systems design and installation.
Familiarity with construction contract language and various delivery methods.
Strong technical writing, math, computer skills, and proficiency in relevant software (Bluebeam, Excel, etc.).
Responsibilities
Collect and distribute bid documentation via Autodesk Building Connected.
Assist with Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements.
Attend pre-bid meetings to assess project and site conditions.
Review project documentation to determine materials, equipment, and labor needs.
Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and align mechanical scopes with other trades.
Lead pre-proposal design coordination for pricing documents.
Conduct constructability analysis and communicate design issues to the team.
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
Generous paid time off and company holidays.
Employee assistance and flexible spending accounts, along with life and disability insurance.
Ongoing learning and development programs.
Full Job Description
The Role We Want You For
The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager will participate in all aspects of the preconstruction process for mechanical systems to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates, often based on conceptual or schematic designs with a focus on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical projects. This role is expected to interact with engineers, architects, consultants, owner's representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, a multi-discipline estimating team, senior management, project supervision, and field personnel.
The Specifics of the Role
Responsible for the collection and distribution of bid documentation relative to RFPs, and solicitation for bid requests using online platform (Autodesk Building Connected).
Assist in gathering information to complete Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements.
Attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and analyze existing site conditions to determine required scope that is not already indicated.
Review and interpret project documents to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements for scope development.
Prepare written scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers and coordinate mechanical scopes with the work of other trades (e.g., civil, structural, architectural, electrical, etc.).
Participate in pre-proposal design coordination meetings to support the development of pricing documents for conceptual estimates.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team, while identifying risk elements and appropriate mitigation measures.
Provide viable design alternatives and value engineering propositions with analysis supporting benefits to initial and life cycle cost, schedule, maintenance, etc.
Perform quantity survey of mechanical systems and components using digitized software, and apply industry standard labor rates (e.g., MCAA, PHCC, etc.) to develop accurate cost estimates.
Evaluate vendor and subcontractor for conformance with proposal requirements; level scopes and identify low cost/ best value responses while capturing assumptions, rationale, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
Prepare estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes (including self-performed work); participate in internal estimate review process and assist with final recap of estimate for presentation to senior management.
Support project management tasks, including budgeting, schedule development, interim design review, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection based on proposal development.
Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity for historical data and schedule/ cost forecasting purposes.
Maintain and improve supplier and subcontractor database utilizing the company's prequalification program.
Supervise junior estimators, estimating assistants and/or Interns, providing training and support in a mentoring capacity and review work products for quality control.
Assist in the organization and maintenance of estimating software material cost databases to ensure accurate costs are consistently utilized on bids; communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs to project teams.
Identify opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; assist in creating or adopting new tools to maximize productivity with the lowest attendant value of acceptable risk.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related field, or a combination of education (including trade schools) and professional experience.
5-10 years of experience in preconstruction/estimating with a focus on mechanical systems (i.e., Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, Piping).
Exhibits inclusive leadership and teamwork behavior, and values diverse perspectives from team members.
Demonstrated experience in the successful management of bidding process for conceptual estimates with a preferred emphasis on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets.
Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design and installation of mechanical systems.
Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms in addition to various contractual delivery methods (e.g., negotiated, hard bid, design assist, GMP, etc.)
Possesses strong technical writing, math and computer skills with proficiency using standard office software applications such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support estimating efforts.
Proficiency using estimating software with a preference for Trimble products.
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required.
No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
