Senior Preconstruction Manager – Fixed Operations Integrator
Kimmel & Associates
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • Kansas • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and scale GC-driven preconstruction efforts nationwide
- Own the full pre-award process across multiple technical scopes
- Manage RFQs, subcontractor bid leveling, scope letters, RFIs, and value engineering (VE) alternates for new construction and major renovation projects
- Maintain tight control of subcontractor relationships and protect scope and margins
- Collaborate with estimating, vendor coordination, and GC collaboration
- Direct access to leadership and contribute to the company’s long-term preconstruction and estimating playbook
Requirements
- 7+ years of preconstruction and estimating experience in mechanical, specialty systems, or subcontracted construction environments
- Proven experience working directly with general contractors during pre-award phases
- Experience supporting new construction and major renovation projects nationwide
- Personally issued RFQs to subcontractors and actively leveled bids (not just reviewed summaries)
- Authored detailed scope letters, assumptions, exclusions, and RFIs that reduced post-award change orders
- Created and presented value engineering (VE) alternates with clear cost and schedule impacts
- Managed subcontractors across multiple geographies and understands how to prevent subs from going direct to GCs
- Practical estimating knowledge of installed systems including: Compressed air piping, Bulk lubrication / DEF systems, Equipment anchoring, Electrical and trade coordination
- Experience with public sector, institutional, fleet, or municipal facilities
- Familiarity with ALI certification, mechanical code coordination, and inspection requirements
- Experience building estimating templates, standards, or preconstruction playbooks
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Procore, OST/HCSS, BuildingConnected, or similar tools
- Background in organizations that subcontract by necessity, not preference.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company participation
- Paid time off and holidays
- Remote work flexibility
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
preconstruction experienceestimating experienceRFQs managementbid levelingscope letters authorshipvalue engineeringsubcontractor managementestimating templates creationinstalled systems knowledgemechanical code coordination
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationvendor coordinationrelationship management
Certifications
ALI certification