Director of Preconstruction – Electrical MEP Leadership

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription,  

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

McKinstry seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead the growing Prime MEP division in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on managing estimating, cost controls, and preconstruction processes, while integrating teams into the Electrical Business Units’ culture.

The position requires 10 years of electrical construction experience, a strong command of MS Office and SharePoint, and the ability to interpret plans, specs, contracts, and estimates. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Pre-Construction leader and estimating manager.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent electrical construction experience required.
• Experience in financial/performance contracting required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals and estimates required.
• Knowledge of building infrastructure mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Ten (10) years of experience with an electrical construction contractor.
• Knowledge of cost and estimating methods and platforms required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantitative estimates using McKinstry estimating platforms.
• Manages conceptual and quantitative estimating processes.
• Drives technology initiatives into processes for the group.
• Manages standard operating procedures and Project Life Cycle requirements for both cost and operationally focused preconstruction tasks.
• Coordinates with Business Unit Managers, Project Executives and Project Managers to ensure successful set up and execution of projects.
• Manages the internal pre-construction processes.
• Train team members on cost and estimating methods and platforms.
• Coach and develop pre-construction team members.
• Selects, develops, and manages employees.
• Responsible for integrating the preconstruction team cohesively into the culture of each Electrical Business Units.

Skills

Pre-construction leadership

Estimating management

Reading construction plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management or equivalent electrical construction experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

McKinstry seeks a Director of Preconstruction to lead the growing Prime MEP division in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on managing estimating, cost controls, and preconstruction processes, while integrating teams into the Electrical Business Units’ culture.

The position requires 10 years of electrical construction experience, a strong command of MS Office and SharePoint, and the ability to interpret plans, specs, contracts, and estimates. Competitive benefits are provided.