Preconstruction Manager Electrical

POSITION SUMMARY

**Obtain new electrical work for Brandt by establishing and maintaining effective contact with existing accounts and potential buyers of electrical construction services. Manage potential projects from conception through to signed contract and start of construction. ** What you’ll do: Create and maintain positive working relationships with assigned accounts. Reinforce Brandt’s reputation as a reputable provider and valuable partner for electrical services. Facilitate the development of a business plan, including methods, contact personnel and short and long-term goals regarding new work, contract negotiations, and future work potential. Meet with new and existing client management, staff and supervisory personnel to explain Brandt’s character, policies, skills, resources, and capabilities. Determine client needs and evaluate company resources and capabilities in light of those needs. Coordinate with Estimating and Engineering to provide conceptual estimating services, value engineering, analysis of alternatives and any other support client needs to make decisions and achieve their goals. Work with estimating team to prepare and review estimates using conceptual template, or Accubid estimating software. Utilize and understand historical data from estimate, purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., as part of risk management. Facilitate the development of major proposals, presentations, project interviews and marketing materials for RFP/RFQ’s. Notify supervisor of sales activities and approximate timing of proposal and bid submittals. Identify new work leads and manage follow-up, recordkeeping and information distribution. Coordinate with Operations and leadership team internally when qualifying new opportunities Promote Brandt’s MEP services where practicable. Communicate potential opportunities to Director of Preconstruction. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed. What you’ll need to be successful: Thorough understanding of Brandt’s policies, procedures and capabilities Outstanding team-building and leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communications skills Exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills and the ability to “close the deal” Must possess the desire and capabilities to effectively make “cold calls” What you bring to the table: Minimum 8 years construction-related experience, with 6 years’ experience in an estimating, engineering or Business Development position YOU Matter The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018. BRANDT TODAY In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries . This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees. With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

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At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. Benefits: As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 401(k) Plan Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance Disability Income Protection Insurance Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN **** To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **** We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company. Required Skills Required Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Southland Industries Inc.