Pre-Construction Manager - FeldKamp Mechanical
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Location: Cincinnati, OH 45238
Description:
Together We Build - Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety at Kelso Industries
We're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to be part of a team built on PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, and SAFETY.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career, be valued for who you are, and contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to have you on our team.
The Kelso Industries company is comprised of 26 (and growing) market-leading operating companies with over 2,600 employees that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation's preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients-including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States-with reliable, innovative service.
Perform all management and leadership responsibilities and functions associated with the Pre-construction and Estimating department. Responsibilities include motivating, coaching, and managing the employees in the department and our team.
This position is responsible for customer satisfaction. The internal & external function is to deliver pre-construction projects as assigned. Maintain and expedite pre-construction practices and services for all teams on projects assigned. This position has an overall responsibility to deliver the pre-construction services to clients from the time we are hired or awarded a project until a GMP is signed, and construction starts.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead Feldkamp Mechanical's pre-construction team to accomplish contract requirements.
Lead the pre-construction services by budgeting, scheduling, or organizing, defining roles and responsibilities with some input from the Operations Manager and Superintendents.
Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates as required to support pre-construction activities and clients.
Contribute to the development of standards, process, practices, etc. as needed for the pre-construction services to be a "Best of Class" provider in the construction industry.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings with project architects/customer as appropriate, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination is being made to have accurate bidding documents.
Maintain and adjust to Owner's budget as required to maintain project budget.
Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises customer for customer decision.
Keep customers fully informed of pre-construction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs.
Identify and promote solutions to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer and architect relations.
Coordinate with Estimating department staff on the development of project budgets and oversee preparation of estimates into format for presentation to owner and architect. Answer budget questions at the time of presentation.
Manage the project team's performance to ensure that the contract requirements are fulfilled, and that safety, insurance and legal procedures or requirements are followed and risks limited.
Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts as required to serve the client including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client.
Prepare and or oversee the preparation of all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project.
Lead and perform constructability reviews of all projects designated by the pre-construction manager. Ensure that the turnover of a project from 9re-construction and estimating to operations is done properly with appropriate hand off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team. Initiate billing process, review and approve all invoices prior to submittal to the customer.
Participate in presentations with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
Finalize GMP price with client that meets the client's needs and provides the maximum profitability within the established contract terms and conditions.
Assist in the negotiation of owner contracts.
Assist and lead the purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers as required or determine on a project by-project basis.
Other Responsibilities:
Work with the Estimating Manager to evaluate the talent of both estimating and pre-construction staff.
Attend meetings with potential clients and develop relationships that will potentially lead to additional work for the company.
Maintain direct communication with President of Construction and Operations concerning the capability of project teams and individuals assigned to the project. Assist in preparing project employee performance reviews.
In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: strive to exhibit and apply Feldkamp Mechanical's Attributes, exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help coworkers when possible.
The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have extensive experience in the Commercial HVAC and Plumbing industry.
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in the Construction Industry.
Professional licenses and registrations a plus.
Experience with technology, such as estimating, scheduling, project management.
Experience in Operations and/or Management is required.
Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives, including client meetings in the evening.
Ability to travel as necessary.
High level of communication skills to be able to lead meetings and presentations in a way that builds confidence, trust and success with clients.
Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.
The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business
We're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to be part of a team built on PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, and SAFETY.
- PARTNERSHIP means we work together with trust, loyalty, and an owner mindset, always striving for win-win outcomes.
- INNOVATION drives us to think differently and create real value in everything we do.
- EXCELLENCE pushes us to set high expectations and deliver exceptional results.
- SAFETY is our foundation-both physical and psychological safety matter every single day.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career, be valued for who you are, and contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to have you on our team.
The Kelso Industries company is comprised of 26 (and growing) market-leading operating companies with over 2,600 employees that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation's preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients-including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States-with reliable, innovative service.
Perform all management and leadership responsibilities and functions associated with the Pre-construction and Estimating department. Responsibilities include motivating, coaching, and managing the employees in the department and our team.
This position is responsible for customer satisfaction. The internal & external function is to deliver pre-construction projects as assigned. Maintain and expedite pre-construction practices and services for all teams on projects assigned. This position has an overall responsibility to deliver the pre-construction services to clients from the time we are hired or awarded a project until a GMP is signed, and construction starts.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead Feldkamp Mechanical's pre-construction team to accomplish contract requirements.
Lead the pre-construction services by budgeting, scheduling, or organizing, defining roles and responsibilities with some input from the Operations Manager and Superintendents.
Prepare conceptual, schematic, design development and GMP estimates as required to support pre-construction activities and clients.
Contribute to the development of standards, process, practices, etc. as needed for the pre-construction services to be a "Best of Class" provider in the construction industry.
Attend regularly scheduled meetings with project architects/customer as appropriate, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination is being made to have accurate bidding documents.
Maintain and adjust to Owner's budget as required to maintain project budget.
Monitor design scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises customer for customer decision.
Keep customers fully informed of pre-construction progress on the project and of any significant technical problems/solutions and their effect on design and/or costs.
Identify and promote solutions to any problem, which might impede progress of the project or adversely affect customer and architect relations.
Coordinate with Estimating department staff on the development of project budgets and oversee preparation of estimates into format for presentation to owner and architect. Answer budget questions at the time of presentation.
Manage the project team's performance to ensure that the contract requirements are fulfilled, and that safety, insurance and legal procedures or requirements are followed and risks limited.
Lead value engineering and value enhancement efforts as required to serve the client including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client.
Prepare and or oversee the preparation of all materials presented to the owner, architect or engineer on a project.
Lead and perform constructability reviews of all projects designated by the pre-construction manager. Ensure that the turnover of a project from 9re-construction and estimating to operations is done properly with appropriate hand off meetings and all information is transferred to the operations team. Initiate billing process, review and approve all invoices prior to submittal to the customer.
Participate in presentations with potential clients, as required, and assist in the review and approval of contracts before signing.
Finalize GMP price with client that meets the client's needs and provides the maximum profitability within the established contract terms and conditions.
Assist in the negotiation of owner contracts.
Assist and lead the purchasing of subcontractors and suppliers as required or determine on a project by-project basis.
Other Responsibilities:
Work with the Estimating Manager to evaluate the talent of both estimating and pre-construction staff.
Attend meetings with potential clients and develop relationships that will potentially lead to additional work for the company.
Maintain direct communication with President of Construction and Operations concerning the capability of project teams and individuals assigned to the project. Assist in preparing project employee performance reviews.
In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: strive to exhibit and apply Feldkamp Mechanical's Attributes, exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help coworkers when possible.
The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have extensive experience in the Commercial HVAC and Plumbing industry.
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in the Construction Industry.
Professional licenses and registrations a plus.
Experience with technology, such as estimating, scheduling, project management.
Experience in Operations and/or Management is required.
Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives, including client meetings in the evening.
Ability to travel as necessary.
High level of communication skills to be able to lead meetings and presentations in a way that builds confidence, trust and success with clients.
Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS
Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.
The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business