What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Specialist-Mechanical Construction position at Kimmel & Associates?
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognized mechanical contractor and energy services provider with more than 60 years of industry leadership. With nearly $200 million in annual revenue, the company delivers innovative mechanical construction, building systems, and energy solutions to clients across more than 25 states.
The company serves a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, and mission-critical facilities, earning a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative project delivery, and long-term client partnerships. The company's continued growth is driven by its commitment to innovation, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.
About the Position
The company is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Specialist to play a key role in the successful planning and development of commercial mechanical construction projects. This position will lead preconstruction efforts from project identification through contract award, partnering with owners, architects, engineers, estimators, and operations teams to develop winning strategies and deliver outstanding project outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, client engagement, and strategic problem-solving directly contribute to project success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all preconstruction activities for commercial mechanical construction projects
- Develop conceptual and detailed project budgets and cost estimates
- Prepare value engineering recommendations to maximize project value and efficiency
- Perform constructability reviews to identify project risks and opportunities
- Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, project managers, and design teams throughout the preconstruction process
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and accuracy
- Participate in design development meetings and provide technical guidance
- Assist in developing project schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans
- Support business development efforts by building strong client relationships and contributing to proposal presentations
- Coordinate the transition from preconstruction to operations upon project award
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial mechanical construction
- Experience in preconstruction, estimating, project management, engineering, or related mechanical construction roles
- Strong estimating experience on commercial mechanical construction projects
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams including architects, engineers, owners, and contractors
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
- Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, institutional, or mission-critical projects is highly preferred
Benefits
- Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile mechanical construction projects
- Join a financially strong and growing industry leader with a collaborative culture and long-term career opportunities
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000