Pre-Construction Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Pre-Construction Specialist to support residential pre-construction, design, and estimating efforts. This role is responsible for developing clear, accurate, and visually compelling graphics, plans, layouts, and presentations that support project planning, client communication, estimating, and internal coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pre-construction graphics, layouts, site plans, and visual presentations for residential projects.
• Interpret, review, and analyze architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with estimating and pre-construction teams to support bid preparation, proposal development, and project planning.
• Aid in planning and coordination to ensure projects are ready before field execution.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, field teams, and internal departments to gather, verify, and clarify project information.
• Create, update, and organize project documentation, including markups, visual aids, site plans, layouts, and presentation materials.
• Support the transition from pre-construction to operations by ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and organized.
• Prepare visual materials that improve client communication and internal understanding of project scope.
• Ensure all graphics, documentation, and presentations align with company standards, processes, and branding.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, pre-construction, construction, estimating support, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in pre-construction, estimating support, graphic design, or residential construction preferred.
• Experience creating or updating construction layouts, graphics, plans, proposals, or client-facing presentations preferred.
• Experience with residential electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC layouts preferred.
• Understanding of residential construction processes, plans, and documentation is a plus.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment screenings, including background check, motor vehicle record review, and any other screenings required by company policy.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an open-office cubicle environment while maintaining focus, productivity, and attention to detail.
• Perform repetitive hand and finger movements, including typing and data entry, while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and attention to detail.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.
• Use phones, computers, keyboards, and other office equipment.
• Frequently communicate and interact with employees, customers, vendors, and internal departments.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing, in person, and over the phone.
• May be required to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or during peak operational periods as needed.
• Travel may be required as needed to support business operations.
• Must have dependable transportation and a commitment to punctual, reliable on-site attendance.

Job Location

US-OH-Amelia

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows itCompetitive PayCompany 401K plan with Employer Contribution MatchCompany Paid Time OffCompany Paid Life InsuranceChoice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability PlansChoice of Dental and Vision CoverageOptional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet CoverageAuto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid. EEO & Affirmative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify E-Verify Information/Información sobre E-Verify English/Español Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo English/Español