Electrical Preconstruction Manager

Electrical Preconstruction Manager

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimating Manager to lead projects during the preconstruction phase for data center construction. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering accurate, efficient, and client-focused preconstruction services, specific to specialty contracting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead project manager during preconstruction, overseeing RFPs, estimates, design coordination, BIM, procurement, budgeting, deliverables, and client communications until the project transitions to construction management.
• Provide conceptual budgets and cost tools to support project qualification and business development.
• Coordinate and manage the estimating process for bids, including document review, bid strategy, and bid review meetings.
• Perform estimating, value engineering, and other client-requested pricing exercises as needed to meet deadlines.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with project scope and budgets.
• Assist business development with contract review, legal considerations, and risk management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during preconstruction, attending meetings, conducting project interviews, and providing technical guidance.
• Track design changes, cost impacts, and change orders throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Manage project financials, including engineering and BIM budgets, billing SOVs, and establishing project budgets from estimates.
• Coordinate design activities with consultants, engineering teams, and subcontractors, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor preconstruction team members, delegating tasks, reviewing work for accuracy, and providing guidance to improve performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine preconstruction processes and best practices.
• Guide project managers during the design phase to ensure construction aligns with specifications, codes, and client expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering preferred.
• Must have 8+ years of experience in construction, preferably in estimating, with a minimum of 2+ years of preconstruction management/leadership within electrical construction.
• Experience with electrical contracting and/or MEP coordination.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating, project budgeting, and cost management.
• Software knowledge in ConEst, Google Workspace, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Experience managing design-build projects.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and lead team members effectively.
• Proven record of safe, reliable, and integrity-driven work practices.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without employer sponsorship.