Preconstruction Project Manager

United States, Virginia, Chester Aug 11, 2026 IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, seeking full-time Preconstruction Project Manager-Data Center in Suffolk OR Chester, Virginia. Job Summary Will have a complete understanding of the project requirements including a detailed understanding of drawings, specifications, and the means and methods of installation. Works as the Lead for integrating the BIM design with the actual construction installation and ensuring constructability. Requires applying a detailed understanding of electrical installation, data center construction, and working knowledge of BIM with ability to become proficient with multiple software programs. Coordinates directly with Project Supervision and the Design Team to keep the project design progressing, provides project with installation drawings, and updates the Model with as-built information. Applies familiarity of construction techniques, mechanical equipment installation and electrical construction with ability to perform constructability reviews. Works with engineering, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors to develop installation strategies, scope definition, and solve installation challenges. Coordinates information between design team, contractors, suppliers, and client; acts as liaison between contractor, supplier, designers, and engineers to identify and efficiently resolve problems. Prepares weekly and monthly reports for management describing progress and problems occurring during completion of the project; maintains daily reports; and keeps management informed. Maintains current project records, design drawings and data, shop drawings, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, etc. Acts as point of contact for all Design Coordination. Work is performed on the Project Site. Qualifications Data Center experience required. BS degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering preferred. 7+ years Electrical Field experience (Master's or Journeyman preferred). Electrical Superintendent for Data Center or Industrial projects experience preferred. Experience with $20-$100M electrical projects preferred. Proficient understanding of 3D modeling systems (will not be modeling/drawing). Proficient in Blue Beam, Procore, CX Alloy, BIM360, MS Project, P6, and other industry standard software. Excellent computer, communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills. Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check, and MVR check. Company Overview IES Commercial, Inc. - DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it. Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact IES Commercial & Industrial Division Human Resources at Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr IES Commercial Inc. - C&I Division