Pre-Construction Manager

KEP Electric; Amelia (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

Job summary

IES Residential seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to lead planning and preparation activities for electrical projects in Amelia, OH. This role requires organizing permits, plans, POs, materials, and schedules, ensuring readiness for execution while coordinating across purchasing, operations, and field teams.

The candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently, review project documentation for accuracy, and drive process improvements to enhance pre-construction workflows and site readiness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical construction processes, materials, equipment, and pre-construction operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, construction plans, specs, and PO docs.
• Knowledge of electrical industry standards, codes, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate pre-construction activities from setup to handoff and close-out.
• Configure and initiate job sites within division systems with accurate project information.
• Review and verify builder plans, electrical drawings, specs, POs, and docs.
• Coordinate with purchasing to select equipment and materials per plans.
• Monitor material requirements to support timely purchasing and project execution.
• Collaborate with division teams to establish schedules, milestones, and priorities.

Skills

Electrical construction knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Codes & standards

Team coordination

Office & PM software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Division systems

Job description

Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join our team. The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning and preparation phases of electrical projects, coordinating project documentation, plans, purchase orders, materials, and schedules to ensure projects are properly prepared for execution. The Pre-Construction Manager will compile and organize all project documentation from permit acquisition to project close-out, requiring exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate pre-construction activities for electrical projects from initial project setup through handoff, completion, and close-out.
• Configure and initiate job sites within division systems, ensuring project information is accurately entered, organized, and maintained.
• Review and verify builder plans, electrical drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and related project documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Review project plans for options, revisions, and non-standard electrical changes and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to ensure modifications are properly documented and incorporated.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department to identify and select appropriate electrical equipment, materials, devices, and components based on project plans and specifications.
• Monitor electrical material and equipment requirements to support timely purchasing, delivery, and project execution.
• Compile, organize, and maintain complete project documentation from permit acquisition through project close-out.
• Partner with division teams to establish project schedules, milestones, and priorities and coordinate the timely execution of electrical work.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while monitoring timelines, documentation, material requirements, and project readiness.
• Identify plan discrepancies, material concerns, scheduling conflicts, scope changes, and other pre-construction issues and coordinate timely resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with purchasing, project management, operations, field personnel, builders, vendors, and other departments throughout the pre-construction process.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project status, requirements, changes, and potential concerns to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance pre-construction workflow, project accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain professionalism and provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None

Minimum Years Of Experience

4-6

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction processes, materials, equipment, and pre-construction operations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, construction plans, specifications, purchase orders, and related project documents.
• Knowledge of electrical industry standards, construction practices, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing plans, orders, and project documentation.
• Ability to coordinate electrical equipment and material requirements with purchasing, operations, and project teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and division-specific systems.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive, respectful demeanor with customers, coworkers, and business partners.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electrical construction, pre-construction, project coordination, project management, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with electrical construction projects strongly preferred.
• Residential construction industry experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, construction plans, purchase orders, material requirements, and project documentation preferred.
• Relevant electrical or construction industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements

• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Work in a typical office environment, sitting at a desk and performing prolonged computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 25 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

License Required

Yes

Job Locations

US-OH-Amelia

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

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The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal"

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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