Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager

Immediate career opportunity for a Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to join our National Mission Critical team.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

The Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager provides preconstruction and estimating leadership and expertise to projects and project teams. This position is responsible for developing cost models and estimates, reviewing and advising on staff estimates, training team members, conducting value analysis, and supporting sales and marketing activities for the Electrical Scope of Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates at varying stages of design for the Electrical Scope of Work.

• Scope, compare, and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.

• Solicit subcontractor pricing and evaluate proposals for budgeting and bidding.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for all Electrical systems.

• Record final estimates and maintain cost history.

• Support development, architectural, and construction teams with preconstruction expertise, including:

o Value design

o Cost analysis

o Project scheduling

o Procurement

o Project pursuits

• Assist in training Cost Engineers and Project Management staff.

• Provide direction and guidance regarding Electrical project scope, market pricing, and available resources.

• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets.

• Maintain strong communication to ensure team members understand scope inclusions, exclusions, and delineation points.

• Assist field teams with developing early project schedules.

• Develop a clear understanding of client project requirements.

• Evaluate different construction means and methods for their impact on project schedule and cost.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and commissioning agents during early project planning and design evaluation.

• Assist field teams in identifying temporary Electrical system requirements.

• Conduct design-set constructability reviews related to the Electrical Scope.

• Assist project teams with early Electrical subcontractor agreement negotiations and change requests.

• Develop industry contacts and quickly build relationships with potential clients.

• Deliver effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.

• At least 10 years of proven experience in the commercial/electrical construction industry.

• Strong understanding of construction means and methods.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

You Will Really Stand Out If You Have

• Proven Mission Critical / Data Center project experience.

• Preconstruction experience with an Electrical subcontractor.

• Experience with early procurement of scopes and equipment.

• Experience evaluating sustainable initiatives for Electrical Systems.

• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods.

• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures.

• Ability to perform accurate and thoughtful quantity take-offs and summarize data effectively.

• Working knowledge of:

o DESTINI Estimator

o Microsoft Excel

o OST

o Bluebeam

• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively while maintaining a customer-focused approach. xhyhwjd

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, project teams, subcontractors, and industry partners.