Electrical Preconstruction Lead: Lean & Prefab Strategy

Owen Electric Company, Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; Full time

Job description

Lean Construction, Buyouts, and Prefabrication Focus

Location: St. Augustine, FL (Corporate)

Company: Owen Electric Company

Leading the Strategy Behind Successful Electrical Construction

Owen Electric Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Preconstruction Superintendent to lead field-driven preconstruction efforts with a strong emphasis on Lean Construction, strategic buyouts, and prefabrication integration. This senior leadership role ensures projects are structured for maximum efficiency, minimal waste, and predictable execution. You will play a critical role in aligning estimating, operations, project management, VDC, and field leadership to develop execution strategies that support large-scale commercial, industrial, and hyperscale data center projects. This position directly influences how projects are built, before construction even begins.

Key Responsibilities

Lean Construction Leadership

• Champion Lean Construction principles across preconstruction and project startup
• Drive strategies that improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and increase field productivity

Prefabrication Strategy & Integration

• Lead prefabrication planning to maximize offsite assembly and improve field productivity
• Work closely with VDC/BIM, estimating, and prefab teams to identify prefabrication opportunities
• Help define prefab scope including conduit racks, assemblies, distribution skids, and electrical rooms
• Ensure prefab strategies align with project schedule, site logistics, and installation sequencing
• Support development of repeatable prefab standards and scalable prefab processes
• Improve labor efficiency, safety, and installation speed through prefabrication planning

Preconstruction & Buyout Leadership

• Assist in scope leveling, bid review, and subcontractor selection
• Ensure procurement strategies align with execution plans and project timelines
• Identify long-lead equipment risks and procurement priorities

Constructability & Execution Planning

• Review drawings, specifications, and BIM models to ensure efficient and constructible installation
• Identify execution risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies
• Develop manpower loading plans and sequencing strategies aligned with Lean and prefab initiatives
• Collaborate with VDC and estimating teams to optimize installation methods
• Support development of logistics plans, material flow, and installation strategies

Operational Readiness & Field Transition

• Ensure seamless transition from preconstruction into field execution
• Help establish execution standards aligned with company best practices
• Support large-scale project startup and operational readiness

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Executive Leadership, Operations, Estimating, and Project Management
• Provide field-driven expertise during planning and preconstruction
• Mentor Superintendents and field leadership
• Support company-wide initiatives related to Lean Construction and Prefabrication

Qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical construction experience
• 5+ years in Superintendent, General Superintendent, or equivalent leadership role
• Strong experience with preconstruction planning and buyouts
• Demonstrated experience implementing prefabrication strategies
• Working knowledge of Lean Construction principles Experience on large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects
• Strong understanding of construction software (ACC, Procore,etc)
• Strong understanding of electrical installation methods, sequencing, and constructability
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, and BIM models

Preferred

• Experience supporting or working with prefab shops
• Experience with large commercial, data center and industrial construction
• Experience with pull planning, Last Planner System, or collaborative scheduling
• Experience working with major general contractors (DPR, Holder, Turner, JE Dunn, etc.)