Sr. Communications Preconstruction Manager

About Us

Rex Moore continues to be powered by amazing employees just like you for over 100 years. Together we are building a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our diverse team of experts spreads to National territories create innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure.

Job Overview

The Sr. Communications Preconstruction Manager will lead the preconstruction phase of projects with a specialized focus on systems integration. This managerial role requires a strategic and hands-on approach to overseeing the planning and coordination of projects involving complex systems.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Tasks

• Coordinating with the electrical estimator to clearly define the scopes, exclusions, and clarifications for the required systems

• Reviewing all project documents that may affect the defined scopes

• Examining architectural plans and determining all necessary code information to align communication system requirements

• Creating schematic designs to meet the codes, standards, and defined scopes under the project documents

• Gathering and compiling information to create accurate cost estimates for the scope of the defined systems

• Participate in the estimate review process as needed as well as strategic proposal creation and project interview if required

• Presenting and supporting the process to turn over scopes that were awarded to the necessary designer

• Managing the scope and budget during the design process

• Delivering a final budget that meets the scope post-design and the budget the client has accepted

Essential Tasks

• Preparing estimates ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000

• Understanding Rex Moore's pre-award procedures and the services available to clients

• Creating preliminary designs and cost estimates for low-voltage projects based on various plans

• Ensuring accuracy and completeness in takeoff assessments

• Engaging in negotiations with existing and potential clients for various low-voltage projects

• Communicating project design requirements to the engineering team and participating in design meetings

• Collaborating with Engineering, Estimating, and Production to ensure efficient project execution

• Maintaining existing client relationships while establishing new ones

• Reviewing, analyzing, and discussing labor rates and project designs

• Developing relationships with vendors and obtaining bid packages

• Remaining updated on codes and standards

• Providing detailed cost estimates and performing accurate material takeoffs

• Collaborating with internal estimators and incorporating vendor quotes

• Attending client functions and reviewing bid documents

• Defining scope and client expectations

• Ensuring detailed estimates cover the defined scope

• Participating in estimate review meetings with project directors

• Gathering post-bid feedback from clients

• Participating in 'turnover' meetings to brief the assigned Project Manager and Foreman about successful bids

• May be called to train or to instruct on Communication Design Build Estimator or Communications Preconstruction Manager skills levels

What's in it for You?

We're growing and need people excited about honing their craft and developing their career. If you're ready to push your skill level, learn something new every day, and be part of tomorrow's energy source, join the Rex Moore Family. Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Health Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Life and Disability Benefits

• Paid Holidays & Paid time off

• Access to multiple types of training

• Opportunities for Self-development and Career Progression

• Wellness Benefits & Employee Assistance Program

• Familial Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Apprenticeship Program

• Career Advancement

Compensation

Rex Moore pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

Work environment

Senior Communications Preconstruction Managers typically work in an office environment, although they may occasionally visit worksites to observe a project or to meet with clients. When on worksites, Senior Communications Preconstruction Managers are to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), always including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, work boots and high viz vest/ shirtWorking around energized equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information

• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information

• Required to sit at a desk work station for long and short periods of time

• Push, pull, lift, reach, and carry at least 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 35 lbs. with or without assistance

• Occasionally required to walk and stand

• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read documentation, analyze data, use a computer monitor and other electronic devices

• Required to use fingers and hands in order to use a computer or other electronic devices

• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch

Qualifications

• Proficient in or have: Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

• Knowledge of various low-voltage systems such as Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), Overhead Paging, Two-Way Communication, ERRCS DAS and Cellular DAS, and WIFI

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural plans and project specifications

• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu

• Knowledge of low voltage installation methods and BISCI installation and design standards

• General low voltage products and their installation

• Strong communication and organizational abilities

• Keen attention to detail

• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines accurately

• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team

• Desired skills for a Senior Communications Preconstruction Manager include: At least 10 years of experience in estimating or within the low-voltage industry

• Highly preferred qualifications include RCDD certification, completion of an apprenticeship, and experience in journey-level construction

• Manage and collaborate with 3rd party sub-contractors

• Manage and train lower-level estimators

• Manage and collaborate with internal departments