Gray

Senior Manager, Mechanical – Pre-Construction Services

Gray

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develop and refine cost estimates for mechanical systems based on historical data, market analysis, and technical specifications
  • Perform detailed value engineering analyses to optimize system performance and cost-efficiency while ensuring design integrity
  • Collaborate closely with the design and engineering teams to refine estimating techniques and improve overall accuracy and precision
  • Cultivate strong relationships and partnerships with key mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls subcontractors, leveraging their expertise in system design and construction methodologies
  • Lead the distribution of technical RFP documents, manage bid leveling processes, and ensure subcontractor proposals are aligned with project scope, technical specifications, and budget constraints
  • Plan, prepare, and present project specific details to internal and external customers
  • Prepare and maintain detailed, organized records of cost estimates, project specifications, and bid documentation
  • Provide leadership and direction for a multidisciplinary team, including junior engineers, technical staff, and interns
  • Evaluate project viability and advise on high-level trade-offs between design, cost, and constructability during early-stage planning
  • Provide expert-level recommendations for the design of mechanical systems and innovate to drive efficiency and industry standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or related discipline) is preferred
  • Significant experience (12+ years) in mechanical design, project estimating, or construction management
  • Equivalent years of related experience will be considered in place of a technical degree
  • An MBA or related business qualification or experience is desirable
  • Prior experience in construction estimating is required
  • Experience reviewing and analyzing construction documents from subcontractors and engineers to confirm they comply with the project scope
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
  • Experience working with design and engineering managers to ensure project(s) is/are designed, specified, procured, and constructed within the boundaries of operating guidelines, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Experience with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, process piping, ductwork, wastewater, process engineering, mechanical design, and construction management is required
  • Proven ability to influence without authority, working across departments and functions to drive alignment and results
  • Executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to C-suite or senior leadership
  • Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff
  • Proven ability to guide teams in applying best practices for system design, installation, and problem-solving
  • Proficiency in industry specific modeling or estimating tools is preferred, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship and team development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designproject estimatingconstruction managementvalue engineeringHVACplumbingfire protectionprocess pipingductworkwastewater
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationinfluence without authoritycustomer satisfactionproblem-solvingorganizational skillspresentation skillsrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in chemical engineeringMBA or related business qualification