Electrical Preconstruction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission is to Identify, Hire, Train and Retain the very best people!  Could that be you? 

Join the Ace Electric team for opportunities to work with the best team and build your career with Ace University!

Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!  

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!
  

General Summary:  

The Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for leading the preconstruction phases of project for their assigned division that includes sales, project design, budget and managing the bidding process. The Preconstruction Manager will report to the Division Manager.

Preferred Job Skills:

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn and willingness to try new techniques.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Spectrum, Accubid, Accubid Anywhere, Bluebeam etc.).
• Ability to focus on details while still maintaining a big picture perspective.
• Proven ability to develop and work as member of a team.
• Good understanding of the NEC, and Electrical Theory.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and detailed drawings.
• Proven ability to develop and follow construction schedules.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all preconstruction services including sales, design, budgeting, and bidding
• Review the scope of construction work to be completed to determine the type of work, basic materials, project duration and define the responsibility for construction.
• Contribute in a meaningful way to value engineering and alternatives in proposals
• Reconcile estimates with consultants and design team members.
• Prepare and Present Conceptual Estimating
• Assist in all business development meetings
• Coordinate and evaluate feedback from departments within the company (Operations, Accounting etc.), the project Owner and the project Architect during the estimating and construction process.
• Review all estimates and scope of work/proposal submissions.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Understand and be able to communicate scope of contract to your supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.

Position Requirements:

• License: Valid state driver's license as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certification: None required.
• Education: High School Graduate or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction estimating and preconstruction management required.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a climate-controlled office setting with varying degrees of stress and time pressure.
• Considerable amount of time making repetitive motions.
• Considerable amount of time sitting.
• Considerable amount of time using telephone and computer.
• Sounds and noise levels may be distracting or uncomfortable.
  

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate company vehicle.
• Read and interpret instructional manuals and written instructions.
• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged sitting.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.