Industrial Pre-Construction PM: Estimating & Budgeting Lead

Sundt Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

ESOP & 401(k)

Health coverage

Paid holidays

Birthday PTO

PTO & Sick time

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Job summary

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to lead the estimating and pre-construction process for industrial electrical projects. You will develop accurate cost estimates, manage pre-construction activities, and coordinate with clients and design teams to position projects for successful execution.

Join IPS to work on challenging industrial programs, mentor estimators, and drive value through upfront planning and buyout strategies

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial electrical estimating or pre-construction experience.
• 5+ years industrial electrical field experience or project management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems including power distribution, grounding, motor controls, instrumentation, conduit, cable tray, and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and one-line diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and vendor locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction efforts from conceptual budgeting through final bid submission.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, material pricing, equipment costs, and subcontractor evaluations.
• Review drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and contract documents to ensure complete project scope and estimate accuracy.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and estimate reconciliation meetings.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Produce, manage, and distribute pre-construction RFIs while coordinating with owners, engineers, and design teams.
• Develop project budgets, value engineering recommendations, and buyout strategies.
• Create preliminary project schedules and assist with manpower and resource planning.
• Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, Accounting, and Executive Leadership throughout the pre-construction process.
• Assist with project startup activities, contract reviews, change orders, invoices, and project documentation as needed.
• Mentor estimators and support the continued development of pre-construction processes, standards, and best practices.
• Maintain positive client relationships while identifying opportunities to improve project value and execution.

Skills

Estimating

Pre-construction

Project management

Electrical systems

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Team leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to lead the estimating and pre-construction process for industrial electrical projects. You will develop accurate cost estimates, manage pre-construction activities, and coordinate with clients and design teams to position projects for successful execution.

Join IPS to work on challenging industrial programs, mentor estimators, and drive value through upfront planning and buyout strategies