Electrical Pre-Construction Manager

Cummings Electrical; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Career growth opportunities

Team building activities

Relocation assistance

On-site gym and locker room

Weekly pay

Job summary

Cummings Electrical in Arlington, TX seeks a Pre-Construction Estimator to lead early design and bid phases for complex commercial and industrial projects. You will coordinate with executives, review drawings and specs, and ensure complete, accurate cost estimates that cover all items.

You will collaborate with engineering, sales, and operations, prepare schedules, SOVs, and manage client communications to secure successful proposals.

Qualifications

• 4 years of estimating experience in a Pre-Construction/Project Manager role
• Experience with large commercial and industrial projects (concept to close-out)
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
• Expert Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Accubid and/or ConEst
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Cummings Integrated Manufacturing during the bidding, proposal and preconstruction/design phase of projects
• Coordinate with VP of IM, Sales and Ops leads for bid prioritization, schedule creation and alignment
• Review drawings, specs, qualifications, schedule and ensure all cost items are covered in estimates
• If something is unclear, ask the customer or indicate what is included
• Challenge designs where a better approach exists and seek client openness
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager for Sales Package Plan drawings for bid proposals
• Final review of all estimates and proposals with estimating and marketing teams
• After award, coordinate with Legal and IMLT; review PO/contract, scope, schedule and payment terms
• Set up preKickoff meeting with IMLT, Engineering and estimating
• Coordinate with client to produce Schedule of Values (SOV) and initial billings
• Coordinate with client and IMLT to create high level schedule and release dates for subs/vendors
• Send POs to long lead vendors and subs; verify timelines align with schedule
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager for IFA package and submittal expectations
• Attend and lead meetings with client or internal teams to communicate progress
• Stay involved until project kickoff to ensure smooth handoff to IM operations
• Provide direction at kickoff and ensure PM has what is needed for success
• Build relationships with clients, vendors and subcontractors for future work

Skills

Strong communication

Bid strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Accubid

ConEst

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Cummings Electrical, we build more than projects—we build careers.

We’re seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Estimator to lead the early stages of complex commercial and industrial builds with precision and vision.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Cummings Integrated Manufacturing during the Bidding, Proposal and PreConstruction / Design phase of projects.
• Coordinate with VP of IM, Sales and Ops leads for bid prioritization, schedule creation and alignment.
• Review and understand all the documents (drawings, specs, qualifications, schedule, etc.) make sure we are turning in what they want to see and have all cost items covered in our estimates.
• If something does not make sense or we don’t know the answer, ask the customer or clearly indicate what we intend to include.
• If you believe there is a better way, challenge designs and see if there is a willingness from the client to be open to different ideas.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager for Sales Package Plan drawing creation to provide within Bid Proposals.
• Final review of all estimates and proposals with estimating and marketing teams.
• Upon project award.
• Send to Legal and IMLT. Help review PO/contract. Particularly the scope, schedule, payment terms and confirm awarded dollar amount. Ensure we get a signed PO/contract after reviews take place.
• Set up preKickoff mtg. with IMLT, Engineering and estimating.
• Coordinate with client and produce Schedule of Values (SOV) for the project. Send in first Bill to the client. (*Possibly more depending on PreConstruction phase length)
• Coordinate with client and IMLT to produce a high level schedule with important release dates, send to site dates, etc. to push client for approvals and to give to subs/vendors for validation.
• Send PO’s to long lead item vendors and subs. Use schedule to verify timelines form schedule can be met.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager for IFA Package. Get a schedule put together and coordinate with the client to ensure expectations are clearly defined from the Submittal process.
• Attend and lead meetings/calls with the Client or with Cummings Integrated Manufacturing Engineering and Operations teams on the front end of projects. Accurately communicate project progress, needs and answer questions as necessary.
• Stay involved with projects until the project kickoff meeting when the IM Operations PM confirms they are ready to take over project lead role.
• Provide clear direction during project kick-off meetings to ensure the PM is comfortable and understands where the project currently sits.
• Ensure PM has what they need to be successful. Answer questions and provide a clean transition to the IM operations team.
• Build relationships with our clients, vendors and subcontractors. Create the Trust, Credibility and Reliability that leads to return business / future projects.

Qualifications

• 4 years of estimating experience in a Pre-Construction/Project Manager role
• Must have experience with large commercial and industrial projects (concept to close-out)
• Knowledge of all electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
• Expert computer software skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly Excel)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong employment stability
• Experience with Accubid and/or ConEst
• Knowledge of Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit

How We Support You

At Cummings, we are motivated by achieving our goals and fostering a strong work ethic. Our environment allows you to take pride in your work, create meaningful connections, and acquire growth-based development skills. We are also committed to providing you with a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at supporting your success both in and outside the workplace and ensuring your security and well-being.

Some Of What We Have To Offer Includes

• Health benefits plan to support you, your well-being, and your mental health
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Regular team building/employee appreciation activities
• Relocation Assistance
• On-site, fully equipped gym and locker room
• Weekly Pay

Cummings Electrical is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment at Cummings is subject to background check and drug screen; must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation Requirements Commensurate With Experience. CC1

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