Repcon Preconstruction Manager

About Us

We have earned a reputation for leading the industry in turnarounds, specialty welding, construction, pipe fabrication, and maintenance. Backed by a team of talented supervisors and craft professionals, we are prepared to tackle the toughest jobs for clients in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, renewables, and midstream industries.

Job Summary

Repcon is built around experienced people who know how to execute challenging projects safely and successfully. We value accountability, teamwork, and people who take pride in delivering quality work for our customers.

We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager - Advanced Facilities to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for complex mechanical construction projects. This position will oversee estimating, takeoffs, subcontractor bidding, scope development, scheduling, and the transition of awarded projects from preconstruction to operations. The position reports to the Director of Preconstruction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed estimating for mechanical construction projects.
• Manage quantity takeoffs, estimating tools, material pricing, and estimating databases.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, general conditions, and bid documents.
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, scheduling constraints, testing requirements, permits, and other bid conditions.
• Manage subcontractor bidding, proposal evaluation, buyout, and scope negotiations.
• Prepare detailed estimate breakdowns for systems and subsystems.
• Lead evaluation of subcontractor proposals to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Coordinate RFP packages and preconstruction activities.
• Support construction startup, project closeout, change orders, submittals, and shop drawing reviews.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project coordination.
• Develop preliminary construction schedules and evaluate project duration and critical lead times.
• Assist Project Managers with project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations.
• Maintain subcontractor and vendor bid lists, historical cost information, and current pricing data.
• Review actual project costs to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
• Manage and support internal estimating and takeoff resources.
• Perform site visits and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Strong estimating, analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and plumbing construction.
• Ability to develop preliminary schedules based on site conditions, project requirements, equipment lead times, and fabrication schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Trimble AutoBid/QuickPen or similar estimating software preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and jobsite safety practices.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop estimating and operations team members.

Prior Work Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 10+ years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Experience with mechanical and plumbing construction.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, strategic plans, and external resources.
• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships across Preconstruction, Operations, Project Management, and field teams.
• Results-oriented, highly motivated, and detail-focused with a strong commitment to integrity and teamwork.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous field travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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