{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"776fa9ff8a48208ab6e2af4d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/776fa9ff8a48208ab6e2af4d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/776fa9ff8a48208ab6e2af4d","title":"Preconstruction Manager","description":"Position Summary\nMidstate Mechanical is seeking an experienced and strategic Preconstruction Manager to lead and coordinate all preconstruction activities across our Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Special Projects divisions. This position serves as the critical link between Estimating, Operations, Project Management, BIM, Fabrication, Procurement, and Field Leadership to ensure projects are planned, budgeted, staffed, and executed successfully from concept through turnover.\nThe Preconstruction Manager will play a key role in developing project execution strategies, improving constructability, identifying cost-saving opportunities, reducing risk, and ensuring seamless transitions from estimating to operations. This individual must possess a strong understanding of commercial MEP construction, project planning, scheduling, fabrication, manpower forecasting, and operational execution.\nThe ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nCulture Index Survey Requirement\nAt Midstate Mechanical, we believe hiring the right people is critical to our success. As part of our hiring process, all candidates are required to complete a Culture Index Survey prior to being considered for an interview.\nThe Culture Index Survey is not a pass/fail assessment and is not an IQ or skills test. It helps us better understand communication styles, work preferences, and behavioral tendencies to ensure alignment between the candidate, the role, and our organization.\nCompletion of the survey is required to move forward in the hiring process.\nTakes approximately 7 minutes to complete\nPlease use the link below and select Preconstruction Project Coordinator when prompted:\nhttps://go.cultureindex.com/s/COSzCJpKvh\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nPreconstruction Leadership\nLead the preconstruction planning process for commercial MEP projects.\nReview contracts, scopes of work, plans, specifications, and project requirements.\nDevelop and oversee project execution plans prior to construction start.\nParticipate in project turnover meetings to ensure accurate transfer of information from estimating to operations.\nCoordinate preconstruction activities between Estimating, BIM, Fabrication, Procurement, Operations, and Field Leadership.\nAssist with development and validation of project schedules and milestone planning.\nEstimating and Cost Analysis\nPartner with estimating teams to review budgets, labor assumptions, material costs, and production strategies.\nEvaluate labor productivity projections and workforce requirements.\nIdentify opportunities for prefabrication and off-site manufacturing.\nReview estimates for constructability, labor efficiencies, and risk mitigation.\nAssist with conceptual budgeting, design-build estimates, and value engineering exercises.\nIdentify potential cost overruns and develop corrective strategies before project execution.\nProject Planning and Execution\nDevelop detailed construction strategies and sequencing plans.\nAssist Project Managers and Superintendents with procurement planning and material management.\nSupport development of short-term and long-range project schedules.\nParticipate in pre-bid walkthroughs, site visits, and project planning meetings.\nIdentify project risks and develop contingency 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This position serves as the critical link between Estimating, Operations, Project Management, BIM, Fabrication, Procurement, and Field Leadership to ensure projects are planned, budgeted, staffed, and executed successfully from concept through turnover.\nThe Preconstruction Manager will play a key role in developing project execution strategies, improving constructability, identifying cost-saving opportunities, reducing risk, and ensuring seamless transitions from estimating to operations. This individual must possess a strong understanding of commercial MEP construction, project planning, scheduling, fabrication, manpower forecasting, and operational execution.\nThe ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nCulture Index Survey Requirement\nAt Midstate Mechanical, we believe hiring the right people is critical to our success. 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It helps us better understand communication styles, work preferences, and behavioral tendencies to ensure alignment between the candidate, the role, and our organization.\nCompletion of the survey is required to move forward in the hiring process.\nTakes approximately 7 minutes to complete\nPlease use the link below and select Preconstruction Project Coordinator when prompted:\nhttps://go.cultureindex.com/s/COSzCJpKvh\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nPreconstruction Leadership\nLead the preconstruction planning process for commercial MEP projects.\nReview contracts, scopes of work, plans, specifications, and project requirements.\nDevelop and oversee project execution plans prior to construction start.\nParticipate in project turnover meetings to ensure accurate transfer of information from estimating to operations.\nCoordinate preconstruction activities between Estimating, BIM, Fabrication, Procurement, Operations, and Field Leadership.\nAssist with development and validation 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