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Preconstruction / Design Manager - MEP

Skanska 🇺🇸 Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Full-time Manager

Lead MEP preconstruction and design coordination from project pursuit through construction, including detailed cost estimating, estimate reviews, and coordination across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines. Collaborate with design teams, operations, business development, and subcontractors to manage value options, procurement planning, project risks, and scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead MEP preconstruction and design coordination from project pursuit through construction, including detailed cost estimating, estimate reviews, and coordination across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines. Collaborate with design teams, operations, business development, and subcontractors to manage value options, procurement planning, project risks, and scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Requirements

  • Requires at least seven years of leadership in preconstruction, estimating, or mechanical/electrical teams, along with five or more years of experience in detailed estimating, risk management, contract review, value management, and cross-functional coordination. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience; the posting also specifies at least seven years of relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Bonus Program
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Ownership Program

Key Skills

Preconstruction management MEP design coordination Detailed cost estimating Estimate review Risk management Value management Procurement planning Cross‑disciplinary coordination (civil, structural, architectural, MEP) Project scheduling Quality assurance Leadership of design teams Contract review Stakeholder communication Budget control Construction planning

About Skanska

We are one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies, with 2025 revenue totaling SEK 179 billion. With a legacy spanning nearly 140 years, we combine international scale with local expertise to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions. Operating in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States, we use knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. Together with our customers and our 26,000 teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Our heritage: building for a better society since 1887 Founded in Sweden as a maker of concrete products, we have always been driven to innovate and build for the benefit of people and society. Today we develop, design and build everything from healthy and efficient office buildings with strong sustainability values, to smart homes and resilient infrastructure. Innovating together with customers and partners, we h

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