Pre-Construction Manager

About the role

IES Residential is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee the planning and preparation phases of electrical projects. The role involves coordinating project documentation, plans, purchase orders, materials, and schedules to ensure projects are properly prepared for execution. The Pre-Construction Manager compiles and organizes all project documentation from permit acquisition to project close-out, requiring exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate pre-construction activities for electrical projects from initial setup through handoff, completion, and close-out.
• Configure and initiate job sites within division systems, ensuring accurate entry, organization, and maintenance of project information.
• Review and verify builder plans, electrical drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and related project documentation for accuracy and alignment with requirements.
• Review project plans for options, revisions, and non-standard electrical changes, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and incorporation.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department to identify and select appropriate electrical equipment, materials, devices, and components based on project plans and specifications.
• Monitor electrical material and equipment requirements to support timely purchasing, delivery, and project execution.
• Compile, organize, and maintain complete project documentation from permit acquisition through project close-out.
• Partner with division teams to establish project schedules, milestones, and priorities, and coordinate the timely execution of electrical work.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while monitoring timelines, documentation, material requirements, and project readiness.
• Identify plan discrepancies, material concerns, scheduling conflicts, scope changes, and other pre-construction issues, coordinating timely resolution with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with purchasing, project management, operations, field personnel, builders, vendors, and other departments throughout the pre-construction process.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project status, requirements, changes, and potential concerns to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance pre-construction workflow, project accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in electrical construction, pre-construction, project coordination, project management, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, construction plans, purchase orders, material requirements, and project documentation.
• Residential construction industry experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant electrical or construction industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction processes, materials, equipment, and pre-construction operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, construction plans, specifications, purchase orders, and related project documents.
• Knowledge of electrical industry standards, construction practices, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing plans, orders, and project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate electrical equipment and material requirements with purchasing, operations, and project teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and division-specific systems.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive, respectful demeanor with customers, coworkers, and business partners.

Physical Requirements

• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Work in a typical office environment, sitting at a desk and performing prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.