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EMCOR Group · Aurora, CO

# Preconstruction Manager

Aurora, CO, US Full-time Manager or lead 

Listed on EMCOR Group’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### About Us

We are a single-source solution for the design and implementation of sophisticated mechanical and plumbing systems. Our integrated in-house production model utilizes coordinated BIM models to produce precise fabrication documentation to help ensure accurate installation.

### Job Summary

The Preconstruction Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of all preconstruction activities for mechanical construction projects. This role is responsible for managing estimating efforts, conceptual budgeting, proposal development, design-build collaboration, value engineering, procurement strategy, and project transition to operations. The Preconstruction Manager serves as a strategic partner to owners, architects, engineers, operations teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects are accurately scoped, competitively priced, and positioned for successful execution.

This position provides leadership and mentorship to preconstruction engineers, estimators, and other team members while driving consistency, innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement throughout the preconstruction process.

### Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop Preconstruction Engineers, Estimators, and other preconstruction personnel. Establish priorities, workloads, and schedules to ensure timely completion of proposals and estimates. Promote collaboration between preconstruction, engineering, operations, project management, and executive leadership teams. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Participate in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and performance development of preconstruction staff.

Direct the preparation of conceptual, budgetary, GMP, negotiated, design-build, and hard-bid estimates. Review and validate quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, productivity factors, subcontractor pricing, and material costs. Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and strategic partners. Support business development initiatives and participate in customer presentations, interviews, and project pursuits.

Attend networking events, industry functions, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence. Assist with identifying potential project opportunities and market trends.

### Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in mechanical construction estimating, preconstruction, project management, engineering, or related disciplines. Minimum of 3 years of leadership or team management experience. Strong understanding of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction systems.

Experience preparing conceptual budgets and detailed construction estimates. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

### Preferred

Experience within a mechanical contracting environment. Design-build, design-assist, healthcare, data center, industrial, or large commercial construction experience. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Trimble AutoBid, FastPIPE, FastDUCT, QuoteSoft, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BuildingConnected, or similar platforms. Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), DBIA, LEED, or similar industry credentials.

Experience managing large-scale project pursuits exceeding $5 million in construction value.

### Compensation Range

Minimum annual base salary $90,000 to maximum annual base salary $135,000; DOE Other Compensation: position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. #tands #LI-LG1 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

### Benefits

Benefits: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

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. Affirmative Action Policy Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

### Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees

There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Geographic Disclosure There is no application deadline at this time. There is no deadline because applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: Aurora, CO, US
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on EMCOR Group’s careers site →](https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/jobs/53489/preconstruction-manager/job?in_iframe=1)

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