Senior Preconstruction Manager (Mechanical Construction)

Senior Preconstruction Manager - Mechanical Construction

Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: Competitive base salary (DOE) + full benefits
Position Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A highly respected employee-owned mechanical contractor is expanding its Nashville preconstruction team. This role is ideal for a strategic mechanical professional who thrives in early-stage project development—balancing estimating precision, client collaboration, and design coordination for large-scale commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front-end planning and conceptual estimating for mechanical scopes (HVAC, piping, and plumbing)

• Develop and manage budgets, cost models, and preconstruction schedules

• Oversee scope definition, bid packaging, and value engineering efforts

• Partner with internal engineering, BIM, and fabrication teams to ensure design efficiency and constructability

• Act as a client-facing liaison with owners, architects, and GCs to guide project direction and expectations

• Deliver accurate, timely proposals and preconstruction packages that support award-winning project execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical preconstruction, estimating, or project planning

• Proven ability to build conceptual budgets and support design-assist/design-build delivery

• Strong technical understanding of HVAC and piping systems

• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills

• Demonstrated success working in collaborative, cross-functional environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + annual bonus potential

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company contributions

• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development

• Travel incentives, gym reimbursements, and Employee Assistance Program

• Supportive culture emphasizing growth, collaboration, and long-term career investment

How to Apply

Send your resume to anna.boyd@gogpac.com or apply directly to this posting.

Related Titles: Preconstruction Manager, Estimating Manager, Mechanical Preconstruction PM, Mechanical Project Manager, Estimator, Mechanical Engineer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.