COMPANY OVERVIEW

Trautman & Shreve, Inc. is a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc.  Trautman & Shreve is a Colorado-based mechanical contracting and construction engineering firm.  For more than half a century, we built a strong reputation in maintaining the highest standards of achievement with unparalleled quality workmanship within the construction industry.

 SUMMARY

 We are seeking a successful individual with extensive Mechanical Industry knowledge. The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing preconstruction efforts for mechanical and plumbing services. This role is essential in ensuring that our projects are thoroughly planned, cost-effective, and aligned with our mission to deliver high-quality solutions with full transparency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Uphold integrity by ensuring accurate cost estimations and ethical decision-making.

Demonstrate discipline in managing preconstruction processes, deadlines, and budget control.

Promote transparency by fostering open communication with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Manage team to produce detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analyses for mechanical, plumbing, and process piping systems.

Lead constructability analyses, value engineering efforts, and scope reviews to optimize project efficiency while providing value to our customers.

Develop and manage RFIs to provide clear and precise project clarifications.

Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and industry compliance.

Manage the utilization of estimating software to track and manage subcontractor and material costs effectively.

Create detailed bid proposals.

Create Power Point presentations for project interviews.

Take lead in collaborating with key Operations personnel in preparation for project interviews.

Lead team during interviews and in ultimately “closing the deal”.

Contract negotiations (in collaboration with Executives).

  

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Experience: 10+ years in mechanical and plumbing preconstruction, estimating, or related roles.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management tools.

Leadership: Strong ability to lead teams, communicate openly, and manage multiple projects with precision.

Industry Knowledge: Expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems for large-scale projects such as industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Experience with Trimble on-screen takeoff software.

Knowledge of data center, semiconductor, and healthcare facilities.

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills that align with our core values

 

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information. Focuses on the achievement of objectives and standards; Strives to improve or meet a standard of excellence; Must be a self-starter with the ability to build rapport and influence others. Highly self-motivated and ambitious in achieving goals. Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget. Demonstrated willingness to learn from feedback and experience and changes behavior as a result. Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. This role requires communicating verbally and in writing one on one, in small groups, as well as presenting to larger groups of employees.  This role requires the ability to work at a computer (reading and keying) for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally required to travel by car (as a passenger or driver) or by airplane to field locations/jobsites, or to attend business meetings/events, and must have the ability to navigate around job sites.

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.  EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

There is no application deadline at this time.  There is no deadline because applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compensation Range:   Minimum $95,000 to maximum $125,000 per annual salary, depending on experience.

Other Compensation:  this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus

Benefits:  As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

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