Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical

The Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical is a mechanical subject-matter expert who serves as a resource for Brasfield & Gorrie’s preconstruction departments across all our regions.  This role will support precon managers across projects by providing mechanical specific expertise, conceptual budgeting guidance, procurement strategy, vendor relationship knowledge, and training.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following:

• Serve as the preconstruction department's internal mechanical subject-matter expert, providing support on active pursuits and projects
• Develop conceptual and schematic-level mechanical budgets to support early pursuit strategy, feasibility studies, and owner/design team conversations
• Partner with lead preconstruction managers to validate mechanical scope, pricing assumptions, and risk areas on complex or large, high-risk projects
• Help implement and refine procurement strategies, including trade packaging, early release packages, design-assist, RFP Development and bid leveling support
• Leverage prior experience to advise on mechanical market conditions, production rates, vendor capabilities, and buyout strategy
• Maintain and grow relationships with mechanical trade partners and vendors to support market intelligence and procurement decisions company-wide
• Develop, teach, and deliver internal training on mechanical systems, estimating best practices, and conceptual budgeting for the broader preconstruction team
• Capture, standardize, and maintain historical mechanical cost data, production rates, and benchmarking metrics from completed projects to improve the accuracy of future conceptual estimates
• Participate in project reviews, estimate reviews, and risk assessment meetings as a mechanical advisor
• Stay current on mechanical costs, systems, codes, technologies, and market trends
• Travel may be necessary depending on project and regional support needs

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical estimating, subcontracting, or mechanical preconstruction, ideally including experience working for a mechanical subcontractor or vendor
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, installation methods, and production rates across mechanical & plumbing scopes
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical vendor and subcontractor markets, with established relationships and clear vendor communication skills
• Demonstrated experience developing conceptual/schematic-level mechanical budgets and estimates, particularly on large or complex projects
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking metrics
• Proficiency with estimating and preconstruction software and Microsoft Office products
• Self-directed and comfortable operating as a department-wide resource rather than a single-project team member

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable  accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities