Preconstruction Manager
Company: Hardy Corp
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Do you want to have a
key role in one of the largest HVAC and Plumbing companies in
Alabama? Do you like to engage with customers to understand their
needs and seek solutions for them? Are you capable of leveraging
the insight of others to solve difficult problems? THE COMPANY
Hardy Corporation is a large, family-owned business, based in
Birmingham, AL. The company has been installing excellence in
commercial HVAC and Plumbing since 1943. Hardy follows the
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Below are some of the
responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits of the position.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and these may change
over time. Core Values: Trustworthy Team Player Positive Work Ethic
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and maintain client relationships and
vendor partnerships. Secure project opportunities to support
Construction and Special Project operational needs. Review
engineering designs and estimates to assure client expectations are
achieved. An experienced Preconstruction Manager may assume
additional senior-level responsibilities (highlighted as senior
level). RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain business opportunity pipeline.
Coordinate with key internal and external personnel to develop
appropriate understanding of project requirements. Mentor
subordinate personnel in professional development. (Senior Level)
Regularly participate in presentations to secure new work. (Senior
Level) Oversee preparation of detailed estimates, [schematic
(Senior Level)], design development, construction). Participate in
value engineering process to align project scope to clients
budgets. Prepare and analyze cost models during Design development.
Lead in the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage.
Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for
presentation purposes to the owner (Senior Level). Have a working
knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and
total building square foot costs. Coordinate projects with
preconstruction members and support staff. Keep current on changes
and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction
costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules. Visit on-going
projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet
with the project operations team, view work in place for experience
and comparison to estimates. Understand of the bid/Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP) process as it relates to a projects financial
success. Ensure completion of manpower projections for future
construction and Special Projects. (Senior Level) Interact with
general contractors, owners, design professionals, company
associates, and other parties with positive results Effectively
communicate with both written and verbal skills Be an advocate of
Hardy with current and potential customers, and other stakeholders.
Implement industry best practices to maximize profitability and
client sustainability. (Senior Level) Ensure that Hardy is
providing a high level of service to potential and current
customers or clients. Demonstrate problem-solving skills by
identifying problems and providing solutions. Reports to the
Director of Preconstruction. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and General Requirements: Proficient in Microsoft
Office suite, Database Estimation Software (Quotesoft preferred)
Ability to comprehend complex written and verbal instructions Able
to clearly communicate in written and verbal English Unencumbered
US Drivers license Eligible to work in U.S. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in engineering, business, or a
construction related field, or at least 10 years MEP field
experience. Minimum of three (5 for Senior Level) years of
experience in commercial construction. Proven track record of sales
or estimating abilities. BENEFITS Paid vacation Health insurance
401k 7.5 paid Holidays
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