Electrical Preconstruction Manager / HPM

About the role

The Electrical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for conceptual budgeting and detailed estimating of electrical, low voltage, lighting, and all related systems. This position will also be expected to handle related electrical site distribution, overhead and UG, site lighting, transformers, and infrastructure. This role will support multiple preconstruction managers within HPM and candidates should have experience handling multiple concurrent projects.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and train/manage others to perform cost budgets for electrical, low voltage systems, lighting, fire alarm, site lighting and power distribution systems, including planning quantity survey, sub/vendor solicitation, preparation of scope sheets, estimate preparation, review, and presentation
• Provide team support for all budgeting related specifically to electrical and related systems
• Prepare and maintain the electrical systems project estimates and related Value Optimization options
• Effectively communicate with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, and owners throughout the preconstruction process, build relationships, evaluates proposals, and ensures accuracy of scope of work and pricing
• Confer with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, owners and HPM team members on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
• Review drawings and plans for conflicting dimensions, elevations, and discrepancies and highlight issues
• Review plans and specification to prepare quantity surveys utilizing both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional quantity survey tools
• Researches and communicates to HPM team members changes in industry trends, new technologies/materials, energy code requirement changes, relevant commodity pricing fluctuations, and labor issues
• Train and manage a team to provide conceptual cost budgets and often iterative detailed cost estimates based on the level of design documentation available for a given project phase

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience within a Pre-construction/Estimating environment, working with large commercial or industrial projects specifically focused on electrical, low voltage systems, and related utilities
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of construction cost estimating, value engineering, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling
• Proficient in MS Office, estimating and scheduling software; Experience with BIM software and Trimble Enterprise (or similar software) preferred
• Valid Driver's License required

Preferred certifications and memberships

• LEED AP
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)

Working conditions

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Physical requirements include sufficient ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including computer keyboard use; travel to other locations using various modes of transportation; and verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision and hearing must be within normal range with or without correction.