Remote Senior Preconstruction Manager-Fixed Operations Integrator
Kimmel and Associates, Saint Louis, MO, United States
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
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