Mechanical Preconstruction Director

24 hours ago


Honolulu, HI, United States Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC Full time

Snapshot / Role Overview
We're seeking a Mechanical Preconstruction Director in Honolulu, Hawaii to lead design-assist and design-build efforts for commercial mechanical projects from concept through construction.

Impact

• Drive competitive, complete proposals that win high-value projects

• Strengthen collaboration between preconstruction, operations, and field teams

• Improve budget accuracy and reduce scope gaps on complex mechanical work

• Build trusted relationships with owners, general contractors, and design partners

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design development on incomplete documents to ensure competitive proposals

• Generate and review engineering calculations for HVAC and plumbing systems

• Develop value engineering options in partnership with owners, architects, and engineers

• Create budget estimates with clear scope definitions from early-stage design information

• Track scope changes and update estimates through final design completion

• Partner with operations to review project schedules and identify delivery risks

• Conduct code and regulatory investigations to ensure compliance

• Support proposal development and interview preparation for project pursuits

• Coordinate constructability reviews with project managers and superintendents

• Mentor estimating and preconstruction staff on best practices

Requirements
Must-Haves

• 8+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design or preconstruction services

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and system design

• Proficiency with estimating tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, and takeoff software

• Proven ability to manage budgets and track scope changes accurately

• Excellent communication skills for client-facing interactions

Nice-to-Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Experience with design-build and design-assist project delivery

• Familiarity with the Honolulu construction market

• Background mentoring junior preconstruction staff

Compensation & Logistics
Competitive salary depending on experience; benefits include health insurance, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Call to Action
If you're ready to advance your career in mechanical construction, apply today or connect with us to learn more.



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