Electrical Preconstruction Manager / HPM

HPM; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HPM is seeking an Electrical Preconstruction Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead conceptual budgeting and detailed estimating for electrical, low voltage, lighting, and related systems. The role requires evaluating site distribution, overhead, lighting, transformers, and infrastructure, coordinating with teammates, and handling multiple concurrent projects.

Travel up to 10% may be involved; the ideal candidate has 7+ years in pre-construction and a strong background in cost estimation and BIM

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in pre-construction/estimating for large commercial or industrial projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost estimating, value engineering, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office and estimating software; familiarity with BIM tools and Trimble Enterprise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual budgeting and detailed estimates for electrical, low voltage, lighting, and related systems.
• Coordinate with project teams to forecast scope and pricing across multiple concurrent projects.
• Train and manage a team of estimators; support multiple preconstruction managers.
• Review drawings and plans for discrepancies and prepare quantity surveys.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budgeting

Scheduling

BIM

Trimble Enterprise

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM software

Trimble Enterprise

Job description

The Electrical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for conceptual budgeting and detailed estimating of electrical, low voltage, lighting, and all related systems. This position will also be expected to handle related electrical site distribution, overhead and UG, site lighting, transformers, and infrastructure. This position will work alongside other HPM team members to anticipate and fully account for scope of work related to electrical systems when performing early conceptual budgeting as well as when assembling detailed estimates based on construction drawings and specifications. This role will support multiple preconstruction managers within HPM. As such, candidates should have experience handling multiple concurrent projects.

The Electrical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for conceptual budgeting and detailed estimating of electrical, low voltage, lighting, and all related systems. This position will also be expected to handle related electrical site distribution, overhead and UG, site lighting, transformers, and infrastructure. This position will work alongside other HPM team members to anticipate and fully account for scope of work related to electrical systems when performing early conceptual budgeting as well as when assembling detailed estimates based on construction drawings and specifications. This role will support multiple preconstruction managers within HPM. As such, candidates should have experience handling multiple concurrent projects.

The Electrical Preconstruction Manager (EPM) should have an extensive knowledge of the equipment, components, materials, labor productivity, performance criteria, and overall system designs to insure HPM is able to adequately forecast the cost of electrical systems. The EPM must be capable of performing conceptual budgeting (based on little information) as well as detailed estimates for a wide range of projects and system types and the ability to train and manage others. Due to frequent work with public bids, the EPM will be expected to perform these duties with minimal assistance from the subcontractor and supplier community. In this role, you may be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform and train/manage others to perform cost budgets for electrical, low voltage systems, lighting, fire alarm, site lighting and power distribution systems, including planning quantity survey, sub/vendor solicitation, preparation of scope sheets, estimate preparation, review, and presentation.
• Provide team support for all budgeting related specifically to electrical and related systems. Prepare and maintain the electrical systems project estimates and related Value Optimization options.
• Effectively communicate with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, and owners throughout the preconstruction process, build relationships, evaluates proposals, and ensures accuracy of scope of work and pricing.
• Confer with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, owners and HPM team members on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Review drawings and plans for conflicting dimensions, elevations, and discrepancies. Highlight issues.
• Review plans and specification to prepare quantity surveys utilizing both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional quantity survey tools.
• Researches and communicates to HPM team members changes in industry trends, new technologies/materials, energy code requirement changes, relevant commodity pricing fluctuations, and labor issues.
• Train and manage a team to provide conceptual cost budgets and often iterative detailed cost estimates based on the level of design documentation available for a given project phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience within a Pre-construction/Estimating environment, working with large commercial or industrial projects specifically focused on electrical, low voltage systems, and related utilities.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of construction cost estimating, value engineering, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficient in MS Office, estimating and scheduling software; Experience with BIM software and Trimble Enterprise (or similar software) preferred.

Preferred Certifications, Memberships And Licensures

• LEED AP
• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
• Valid Drivers' License Required

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities

HPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of HPM without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of HPM.