SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the mechanical trades for a project, in both an estimating and preconstruction capacity. This role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources required, while coordinating with the Lead Estimating Manager / Preconstruction Manager. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent relevant experience 

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction 

• Experience leading the bidding and budgeting process for the mechanical trades for a project 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards 

• Leadership level communication and organization skills 

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:                                                 

• Leads budget / bid / GMP assembly for the trade specialization                                                                                             

• Prepares detailed estimates at all phases of design; proficient in Division 15                            

• Manages and coordinates division 15 with all other divisions 

• Leads constructability reviews for the mechanical trades 

• Leads the development of specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists / logs  

• Researches and compiles historical data for use in future estimate and bid preparation    

• Participates in design progress / project meetings and client presentations  

• Owns responsibility for overall trade partner / supplier coverage and effective communication and management; strategically identifies and aligns the most qualified trade partners for the market sector and scope  

• Counsels, educates and coaches staff to help them develop necessary job skills 

• Builds relationships with trade partners / suppliers, clients and design teams 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability 

• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers 

• Typically does not perform the work supervised  

• Accountable for work of others  

• Business Impact 

• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide 

• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group  

• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally 

• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning 

• Talent Development 

• May have formal management responsibilities  

• Provides feedback to team members 

• Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals 

• Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members  

• Problem Solving + Resiliency 

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions  

• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions 

• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information  

DAVIS CORE VALUES: 

• TRUST 

• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations 

• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging 

• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions 

• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work