Preconstruction Manager

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. 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. 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 and for Design/Build and IPD 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, and determine which projects to pursue. Oversee communication with all groups during the bidding process to define scope of work and ensure timely proposal submission. Review and finalize estimator and senior estimator project proposals and bid packages. Create labor projections, monthly look‑ahead assessments, and quarterly financial projections for all groups and scopes of work. Coordinate with Project Management for successful hand‑off of awarded projects and provide guidance during construction as needed. Who you are: Safety Oriented — dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment. Focused — keen attention to detail. Relationship Builder — builds trust and collaboration at all levels. Critical Thinker — innovative, challenges self and others. Deadline Driven — prepared to put extra effort to meet critical deadlines. 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. Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen Takeoff, and other estimating software programs. Willingness to learn new systems. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items. Proficiency with conceptual, design assist, hard bid, and self‑perform estimating. Results oriented, managing multiple priorities effectively. 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 a 401(k). 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 KisxCard (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! EEO Statement Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regard 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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 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