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SETH PIKE

SETH PIKE

Seattle,Seattle

Summary

Results-driven Preconstruction Manager with 35 years of experience in mechanical contracting, estimating, and construction engineering. Expertise in project budgeting, conceptual estimating, bid preparation, and value engineering. Proven track record of leading preconstruction efforts for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems across commercial, industrial, and healthcare sectors. Adept at collaborating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to optimize project outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Preconstruction

S3H, Inc
01.2024 - Current
  • Leads preconstruction efforts for mechanical projects ranging from special projects to $120 million across hospitality, gaming, commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors
  • Oversee all aspects of estimating and preconstruction services for all divisions
  • Works with clients on targeted projects from the conceptual budget phase to the construction phase, while maintaining involvement in the project to ensure client satisfaction
  • Pursues new opportunities and clients while nurturing existing relationships
  • Developed conceptual and detailed cost estimates, analyzing mechanical system efficiencies to optimize budgets
  • Collaborated with design teams, general contractors, and owners to refine project scopes and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Managed bid packages, subcontractor outreach, and procurement negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and quality execution
  • Reviewed construction drawings, specifications, and addenda to provide accurate estimates and mitigate potential risks
  • Utilized FastPIPE, QuickPen to enhance estimate accuracy and efficiency
  • Conducted value engineering assessments to reduce project costs without compromising design integrity

Sr. Project Executive

Hermanson
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Developed and executed preconstruction strategies for mechanical and plumbing systems on large-scale projects
  • Successfully delivered multiple Design-Build projects with a focus on understanding the end-user’s goals
  • Worked closely with the engineering team to ensure the design was consistent with initial capital budget, operational costs and energy performance requirements
  • Maintained involvement in the projects during the construction phase to protect management continuity and ensure project deliverables and budgets were met
  • Utilized strong conceptual estimating experience, provided budget support and design options to clients
  • Produced first-rate proposals and presentations during the project procurement phase
  • Developed and nurtured relationships with general contractors, building owners and developers
  • Maintained a client-forward approach to supporting the customers / projects objectives

Preconstruction Manager

PSF Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Provided preconstruction support on multiple projects to assist our clients in securing projects and leveraging PSF’s position in these potential opportunities
  • Selectively expanded/maintained client base in the Pacific Northwest while keeping focus on the Company’s core values and business model
  • Facilitated integration of computerized estimating systems for both HVAC and Plumbing systems

Sr. Project Executive

McKinstry
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: McKinstry is a full-service design, build, operate and maintain (DBOM) firm with approximately $500 million in annual revenue
  • McKinstry delivers consulting, construction, energy, and facility services
  • Responsible for establishing long-lasting relationships with customers, both externally and internally, for enhancing McKinstry as the 'go to' contractor of choice, and for providing customers with value-added proposals and construction solutions
  • Experience includes preconstruction project management, resource allocation and budgeting to meet a diverse set of client needs
  • McKinstry is a full-service design, build, operate and maintain (DBOM) firm with approximately $500 million in annual revenue
  • McKinstry delivers consulting, construction, energy, and facility services

Operations Manager – Business Development

Desert Mechanical (Tutor-Perini)
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Designed and executed multi-million-dollar, high visibility HVAC/Plumbing projects to include site planning, cost estimation, and materials/labor procurement
  • Advised clients on the complexities of permitting
  • Penetrated the California/Southwest markets and analyzed the viability of Pacific Northwest expansion

Manager of Preconstruction Services

The Perini Building Company (Tutor-Perini)
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw the mechanical scope for The MGM Project City Center – Las Vegas, a LEED certified building valued at $8.5B; led the successful outcome of multiple construction projects within master development
  • Developed budget analysis, system design reviews, coordination of MEP trades, contract evaluation and scope statements, and value-engineered alternatives and options

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Contracts, AutoCAD, Architecture

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Four-year Apprenticeship -

Sheet-metal Local #88 JATC
Las Vegas, NV

Skills

  • Preconstruction & Conceptual Estimating
  • Cost Analysis & Value Engineering
  • Delivering Presentations and Leading Project Interview Activities
  • HVAC & Plumbing Systems
  • Project Scheduling & Planning
  • Bid Preparation & Procurement
  • Design-Build & Plan/Spec Projects
  • Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination
  • Blueprint & Specification Review
  • Client Relations & Team Leadership
  • Design Oversight for Design-Build and Design-Assist Projects

Certification

  • LEED AP BD+C
  • Certified Merchant Mariner - USCG

Affiliations

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (Former Chapter President, So Nev)
  • Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
  • SMACNA
  • USGBC

Notable Projects (Partial List)

  • 1.5 million SF Amazon TI’s
  • 1150 and 1165 Eastlake / Alexandria Real Estate
  • Muckleshoot Casino/Hotel Expansion
  • Tulalip Casino Expansion
  • Centre 425 – Shell/Core (Bellevue)
  • Impinj TI
  • Chef Software TI
  • Nanostring Expansion (Seattle)
  • Cellnetix (Seattle)
  • Los Angeles International Airport – Bradley West Gates
  • Caldecott Tunnel Expansion
  • Adelanto Detention Center
  • MGM CityCenter Project (Including 32,400 Ton Central Plant with Co-generation plant)
  • McCarran International Airport–Terminal 3
  • Bally’s 800 Room Remodel
  • C.C. of So. Nev Phase IV
  • Caesars Palace Central Plant Expansion
  • Caesars Palace Convention Center and Central Plant
  • Kens Foods Processing Facility
  • Level 3 Communications Transfer Station
  • Northstar Ski Resort Condominiums
  • The Orleans Casino
  • Northwest Water Resource Center
  • Paris Hotel and Casino
  • Potlatch Paper Manufacturing Facility
  • Queensridge Place Condominiums – Phase One
  • Regional Justice Center
  • St. Rose Siena Campus
  • Suncoast Resort, TX Expansion
  • UNLV Student Union Building
  • Venetian Central Plant Expansion
  • Venetian Meeting Rooms Expansion
  • World Market Center Phase 2
  • The Wynn Area 1 and Central Plant

Personal Information

Title: LEED AP BD+C

Software And Tools

FastPIPE, QuickPen, Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD MEP, Revit

Timeline

Director of Preconstruction

S3H, Inc
01.2024 - Current

Sr. Project Executive

Hermanson
01.2019 - 01.2024

Preconstruction Manager

PSF Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2019

Sr. Project Executive

McKinstry
01.2013 - 01.2016

Operations Manager – Business Development

Desert Mechanical (Tutor-Perini)
01.2008 - 01.2011

Manager of Preconstruction Services

The Perini Building Company (Tutor-Perini)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Construction Contracts, AutoCAD, Architecture

College of Southern Nevada

Four-year Apprenticeship -

Sheet-metal Local #88 JATC

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