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Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical / HVAC
Place Services Inc.
A national full‑service construction firm specializing in commercial remodeling, new builds and federal projects.
Lead preconstruction team, manage bids, estimates, client relations for mechanical projects.
10d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Easley, SC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
General Contracting
Architecture & Engineering
Design/Build
Construction Management
Job Order Contracting
Carpentry
Concrete
Painting
Sector Specialisms
Automotive
Federal Government
Food Service
Fuel Service
Grocery Retail
Healthcare
Industrial
Local Government
Role
What you would be doing
rfp management
cost estimating
bid preparation
risk analysis
value engineering
client relations
Oversee the preconstruction phase of projects, ensuring accurate and comprehensive RFPs, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
Lead the preparation and submission of competitive proposals and bids.
Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Responsible for leading a team of 5+ associates with identifying and pursuing new business opportunities while overseeing the pre-construction phase of our projects.
Set clear goals and performance expectations for team members and conduct regular performance evaluations.
Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies.
Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.
Prioritizing RFPs and open bid opportunities while collaborating with Construction Directors to present competitive information and estimates to clients.
Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in the commercial construction sector.
Create measurable goals for the team pertaining to pipeline, backlog, win rate, margin, bid quality, etc.
Collaborate with the project management and design teams to ensure a seamless transition from pre-construction to construction.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
Monitor and analyze the competition to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
What you bring
5+ years
construction
preconstruction
leadership
detail‑oriented
entrepreneurial
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
+5 years experience in mechanical construction management
Flexible - understands the shifting business priorities and pivots easily to change.
Strong understanding of preconstruction processes, cost estimating, and project management (not required, highly desired).
Tenacious, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach to business growth.
Effective Communicator - strong in both verbal and written modes; displays professionalism in all circumstances to represent the company well.
Excellent with Details - able to catch small errors and consistently produce work with nearly 100% accuracy; focus on quality.
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