Preconstruction Manager

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Why Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. Breaking Barriers: Women At Work Episode 1 (

We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!

We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being. One Royal Culture Short Story (

We have a current opening for a Preconstruction Manager for our Building Group in our Dallas, TX office.

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

• Manage estimating process and timelines to meet company objectives, both short- and

• long-term.

• Provide leadership, direction, and training for all estimators; from beginners to seasoned

• estimators.

• Assist with design and selection of system components.

• Complete budgets from Schematic Narrative phase to 100% CD phase; as well as

• Design/Build projects.

• Business Development, client Presentations, and contractor Scope Reviews.

• Negotiate work with General Contractors, Construction Managers, Developers, and

• Owners.

• Review all invitations to bid, assessing project scope and available documents, as well as company manpower & work in progress, to determine which projects APG will accept for bidding.

• Manage estimating process and timelines to meet company objectives, both short- and

• long-term.

• Oversee communication with all groups during the bidding process (Electrical Construction, Fire Alarm, Voice Data, Audio Visual, Security, Electrical Service) – to define scope of work for all involved, and to ensure timely completion of proposal submissions to General Contractor / Construction Manager.

• Provide leadership, direction, and training for all estimators; from beginners to seasoned

• estimators.

• Review and finalize Estimator and Senior Estimator project proposals and bid packages.

• Labor projections, monthly look-ahead assessments, and quarterly financial projection for all groups & scopes of work.

• Assist with design and selection of system components.

• Coordinate with Project Management for successful hand-off / transfer of awarded projects and providing guidance during construction as needed.

• Business Development, client Presentations, and contractor Scope Reviews.

• Negotiate work with General Contractors, Construction Managers, Developers, and Owners.

• Complete budgets from Schematic Narrative phase to 100% CD phase; as well as Design/Build and IPD projects.

Who you are:

• Safety Oriented - You are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring that both you and your team adhere to safety protocols on the jobsite.

• Focused - The small things matter to you. You bring a keen attention to detail.

• Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.

• Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.

• Deadline Driven - You're prepared to put extra effort when it's needed to meet the deadlines that are critical to this industry.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5+ years of related experience as a Project Manager or Preconstruction Manager, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead large estimates

• Passion for preconstruction and estimating

• Strong communication skills both in person and virtual

• Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must

• Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen

• takeoff, other estimating software programs

• Willingness to learn new systems

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items

• Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform

• estimating

• Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

• Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills

Salary Range

• $140,000/year - $180,000/year

• This is an exempt position

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

Benefits

Health

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)

• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).

• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays)

• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Pet Insurance

• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit

• Pharmacy discounts

• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)

• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement

Wellness Resources

• Free telehealth

• Health Joy App

• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)

• CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team

• Employee Assistance Support

• Hearing Aid discount plan

• Laser VisionCare discount plan

Learning & Development

• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely (

• Professional & Leadership Development Training

• Skill Development Training

• Mentorship Program

• On-The-Job & Classroom Training

Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!