About this role
About the Company
The company is the national leader in installed compressed-air vehicle lift and garage equipment systems, serving public-sector and new construction markets across the United States. The company partners with federal, state, and local agencies—as well as top-tier general contractors—to deliver fully scoped, turnkey solutions including vehicle lifts, compressed air, lubrication/DEF, exhaust, and related automotive shop systems.
About the Position
The company is hiring a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead and scale its GC-driven preconstruction efforts nationwide. This is a highly influential, hands-on role responsible for winning work by owning the full pre-award process across multiple technical scopes.
The Senior Preconstruction Manager will manage RFQs, subcontractor bid leveling, scope letters, RFIs, and value engineering (VE) alternates for new construction and major renovation projects. Operating within a subcontract-everything model, this role requires tight control of subcontractor relationships and a strong understanding of how to protect scope and margins while preventing subcontractors from bypassing the company and going direct to general contractors.
This position sits at the intersection of estimating, vendor coordination, and GC collaboration, with direct access to leadership and the opportunity to help build the company’s long-term preconstruction and estimating playbook. It is a true “ground-floor” leadership opportunity with significant impact and upside.
Requirements
Experience & Background
- 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
Core Competencies (Must Have)
- 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
- Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company participation
- Paid time off and holidays
- Remote work flexibility
Significant opportunity for professional growth, leadership influence, and long-term advancement
Other facts
About Kimmel & Associates
Kimmel & Associates was formed in 1981 with the goal of providing service-oriented executive search to a group of specialized industries. Since then, we have become the largest industry-specific executive search firm in North America. For more than 40 years, we have been committed to exceeding expectations and providing unparalleled service through dedication, honesty, and stewardship—it’s the Kimmel Standard. Here are the industries we serve: construction (all sectors), renewable & sustainable infrastructure, supply chain, waste & recycling, and automotive.
An Unmatched Commitment to Service
Kimmel & Associates was founded on the principle of serving. We believe that helping people and companies to prosper is our calling, and we are certain that helping companies attract the right people at the right time is how we can serve best. Kimmel employees follow this calling in the community as well, through our Kimmel Goodwill Program, our in-house volunteer network.
Why Kimmel?
Kimmel & Associates has been recognized as the industry leader in executive search for the industries we serve. We partner with clients to become their agents and advocates in the marketplace. We know the right job at the right time changes a candidate’s future, and the right candidate at the right time changes a company’s future. We’ve helped thousands of professionals grow their careers. We recruit. We really recruit.
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What you'll do
- The Senior Preconstruction Manager will lead and scale preconstruction efforts, managing RFQs, subcontractor bid leveling, and value engineering for new construction and major renovation projects. This role requires maintaining strong subcontractor relationships and ensuring scope and margins are protected.
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