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Responsible for preparing MEP system estimates, forming bids, and assembling proposals specifically for conceptual and hard dollar projects, including quantity takeoffs for MEP systems, reviewing technical plans and specifications relevant to MEP, developing unit costs to accurately estimate final project costs for MEP elements, soliciting and negotiating specialized prices from MEP subcontractors and suppliers, conducting bid analysis, and interacting with owners, architects, and engineers regarding MEP requirements. Key MEP duties include but are not limited to:\nResponsibilities\nConceptual Estimating\nReview and understand project documents at a conceptual and schematic level\nComplete on-screen takeoff of project quantities for all divisions of work in the commercial construction industry\nPreparation of internal estimates based on use of historical cost information from bids/completed work\nAble to complete design review/analysis to identify value engineering opportunities\nPreparation of proposal information for clients\nProduce accurate budgets from conceptual and schematic design phases through final estimates that are consistent with the organization’s goals and strategy\nBid Administration\nPrepare and maintain status of plan reproduction\nSolicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors\nPrepare subcontractor bid packages\nTransmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors\nEnsure proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day\nShow creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors\nProject Knowledge\nReview bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up question on every bid\nHas a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned\nDevelop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage\nPerform a comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades\nUnderstand how to fit subs to the size/scope of project\nCreate bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring the right subs for the project\nInclude value engineering ideas on every bid\nSubcontractor award\nThoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope\nAward subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials\nEnsure that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule\nProvide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)\nStakeholder Management\nIdentify and qualify new subcontractors and material suppliers\nLead stakeholders through the design and preconstruction phase of assigned projects\nSupport business development in reviewing preliminary budgets with clients\nOversee internal team, including project managers, to prepare costs estimates using a competitive strategy \nLead client meetings and presentations throughout the preconstruction phase of the project\nNegotiate for project construction services\nWork closely with client to help deliver a satisfactory project that meets the owner’s objectives\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing engineering, construction management, or a related field.\n3-5 years of estimating and bidding experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and/or turnkey project management in the commercial construction industry; project management experience on commercial and multi-family residential projects with MEP elements is a plus.\nProven ability to successfully lead MEP estimates and bids for commercial construction projects up to $25 million.\nProficient in Microsoft Excel; Knowledge of PlanSwift, iSqft, Bluebeam preferred\nMust be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.\nCompetence-based Qualifications:\nStrong communication skills - both written and verbal\nAble to interact with all levels of the organization and external customers\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nStrong organizational and time management skills; Able to independently prioritize and effectively multitask assignments\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy skills; Able to follow up and follow through on all requests and assignments\nAble to lead people, teams, meetings and deliver presentations\nCommitment to Brinkmann Constructors’ mission and values in all duties and responsibilities","description_format":"text","description_chars":4415,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Real Estate","Senior Living & Assisted Living","Construction"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-15T22:15:56Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-16T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/brinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/brinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-16T14:07:10Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":13579,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-17T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2533608},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2533608"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbrinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbrinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbrinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/brinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbrinkmann-constructors-preconstruction-manager-2"}]}