Preconstruction Manager

Dynalectric San Diego; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynalectric San Diego is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead all preconstruction activities for electrical construction projects from pursuit through turnover. The role delivers accurate, competitive estimates and ensures alignment of scope, budget, and execution strategy, acting as a bridge between clients, design teams, and internal operations.

The position requires coordinating design, budgeting, and takeoffs while mentoring junior staff and maintaining pricing updates for bids.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years estimating/preconstruction experience or 5+ years in construction.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction field desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Attend estimating and project meetings; discuss bid status and proposals.
• Perform takeoffs, cost estimates, and pricing for multiple projects.
• Analyze drawings and specs to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, owners, and subs to refine bids.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals; manage bid documentation.
• Supervise junior staff and manage internal pricing processes.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Budgeting

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction discipline desirable

Tools

Accubid

Microsoft Office

Excel

Document control software

Construction software packages

Job description

We are a leader in fully-integrated electrical and building systems installations, with capabilities ranging from complete pre-construction and new construction to renovation and maintenance for a variety of markets. Our team is prepared to handle a wide range of projects from small-scale, time-and-materials jobs to large-scale, technology-intensive projects.

Job Summary

Dynalectric Company San Diego is hiring a Preconstruction Manager. The Preconstruction Manager leads all preconstruction activities for electrical construction projects from initial pursuit through project turnover. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, competitive, and comprehensive project estimates while ensuring technical alignment, constructability, and strategic positioning for successful execution. The preconstruction manager acts as a critical bridge between clients, design teams, and internal operations. The Electrical Preconstruction Manager ensures that project scope, budget, and execution strategy are fully coordinated prior to construction start.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Attends estimating meetings, project meetings, meets with customers/clients to discuss bid status, present proposals, negotiate bids, and present/solve project issues.
• Performs job walks to observe any field conditions that may affect construction, impact the prospective bid, and/or pre-construction designs and build services. Meets with general contractors and site personnel, as needed.
• Creates and understands conceptual designs of electrical systems.
• Perform design/build, conceptual, and budget estimates; working on multiple projects concurrently and under strict deadlines.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and other documentation at various levels of design to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships.
• Follow up on new business opportunities and initiate meetings.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors.
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor and/or vendor quotes.
• Assist construction scheduler with scheduling input as required.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s); maintain electrical estimating software with updated pricing, etc.
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Attend conferences, meetings and industry events
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• 3-6 years’ experience in estimating/preconstruction services or 5+ years related experience in the construction industry. Design/Build experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, the construction industry, construction materials, market conditions, trade practices, and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

Computer Skills

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with Accubid and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Required Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affimative Action Policy.

Geographic Disclosure

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits and Compensation

• Compensation Range: $125,000-$145,000
• Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus in accordance with Company policy.
• Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.