Preconstruction Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead our team in designing, building, installing, and maintaining our clients' systems, projects, and facilities. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on safety, value, and quality, and we are now expanding into new industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts for electrical construction, industrial, and mission-critical projects from initial opportunity through project award.
• Coordinate estimating, budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling, and value engineering efforts.
• Partner with Business Development and Operations to develop competitive pursuit strategies.
• Participate in go/no-go meetings, bid reviews, and project risk assessments.
• Develop project budgets, scope reviews, and preliminary schedules.
• Ensure seamless handoff of awarded projects to Project Management and Operations teams.
• Manage the preparation of detailed cost estimates, labor projections, material pricing, and bid proposals.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Avoid inaccuracies in estimates and align them with company standards.
• Support subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Assist in developing customer presentations and proposal documents.
• Partner with the Purchasing team during preconstruction to identify long-lead equipment and material requirements.
• Build relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and specialty suppliers.
• Maintain material pricing trends, availability, and market conditions.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and customer expectations.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership throughout the preconstruction process.
• Ensure project scopes, budgets, schedules, and assumptions are clearly documented.
• Coordinate project turnover meetings and documentation.
• Support constructability reviews and identify opportunities to improve project execution.
• Communicate project risks, schedule impacts, and estimating assumptions to leadership.
• Help develop and improve estimating standards, templates, and preconstruction processes.
• Assist with implementation of estimating software, ERP systems, and process improvements.
• Track estimating accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to standardization of project documentation and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in electrical construction, industrial contracting, mission-critical/data center projects, or a related industry.
• Experience managing preconstruction, estimating, or project engineering functions.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, labor productivity, and project delivery.
• Experience preparing conceptual, design-build, and hard bid estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, labor units, material pricing, and scheduling.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP/project management systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects, industrial manufacturing facilities, automation and controls projects, renewable energy infrastructure, large commercial electrical construction.
• Experience with Design-Build, Design-Assist, and EPC project delivery.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Accubid, Trimble, ConEst, or similar estimating platforms.
• Established relationships with electrical manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.
• Experience coordinating with purchasing and supply chain teams.
• LEED, PMP, or other construction industry certifications are a plus.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
• Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

What You’ll Love About Us

• On-the-job training with fully accredited training programs.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match.
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development.

Pay

The salary pay range for this position is $135,000- $160,000 annually. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits, or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the client.