Preconstruction Manager

Prism Electric; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Electric, a Garland, Texas-based electrical contractor, seeks a Preconstruction Manager to guide design-phase activities for design-build, design-assist, and integrated projects. You will serve as the key interface between the preconstruction and operations groups, developing value-added pricing and design solutions from concept through detailed drawings.

The role requires coordinating with Project Managers and owners, focusing on accurate estimates and proactive problem-solving in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of estimating experience in commercial/industrial projects.
• Experience with large commercial/industrial projects from concept to close-out.
• Strong Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication and stability in employment.
• Knowledge of Accubid; experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with GC and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process.
• Prepare preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates and studies during preconstruction.
• Ensure the accuracy of all estimates, including general conditions.
• Monitor cost trends to detect overruns and potential issues during preconstruction.
• Participate in design decisions, value engineering, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and aid in subcontract preparation.
• Assist in building project teams by discussing staffing with operations.
• Support business development with proposals and client relationships, and coordinate preconstruction materials with marketing.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Communication

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Accubid

Job description

Preconstruction Manager – Prism Electric

Prism Electric is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in Texas with expanding opportunities and growth in the Oklahoma market. Garland based Prism Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction – design/build services, industrial and commercial developments as well as government and institutional projects. Prism Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors and other customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

Job Details

The successful Preconstruction Manager works closely with the Project Manager and owner during the design phase of design-build, design-assist, and integrated projects and coordinates other preconstruction resources as required for the delivery of a successful project. This position is the key interface between the preconstruction group and the operations group on such projects and is responsible for designing and developing value-added technical pricing and design solutions from concept through completion of detailed drawings.

Description

Preconstruction Manager – Prism Electric Prism Electric is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in Texas with expanding opportunities and growth in the Oklahoma market. Garland based Prism Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction – design/build services, industrial and commercial developments as well as government and institutional projects. Prism Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors and other customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

The successful Preconstruction Manager works closely with the Project Manager and owner during the design phase of design-build, design-assist, and integrated projects and coordinates other preconstruction resources as required for the delivery of a successful project. This position is the key interface between the preconstruction group and the operations group on such projects and is responsible for designing and developing value-added technical pricing and design solutions from concept through completion of detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with GC and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction document estimates and studies during preconstruction
• Responsible for the accuracy of all estimates
• Continuously monitors cost trends to detect over-runs and potential problem areas during preconstruction phases.
• Participates in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering, value analysis, scheduling, and constructability reviews etc.
• Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project.
• Maintain current estimating records, studies, unit prices, etc.
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor proposals in preparation of subcontracts.
• Participation in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes
• Responsible for discussing staffing requirements with operations in preparation of building a project team
• Actively participates in the focus of continuous improvement of the business.
• Identify new work opportunities and inform Sales and Marketing of potential projects with current clients.
• Support Business Development in proposal presentations, interviews etc., and supports Sales/Marketing in building General Contractor and Architect/Engineer relationships
• Coordinate with marketing on the assembly of preconstruction materials for presentation purposes

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5-10 years of estimating experience related to commercial and/or industrial projects
• Must have experience with large commercial and industrial projects (concept to close-out)
• Strong computer software skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Particularly Excel)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong employment stability
• Knowledge of Accubid
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit

Prism's project teams are some of the strongest in Texas and we aim to continue this excellence in our Oklahoma offices as well. Our team ensures an efficient, detail orientated, and productive work environment with effective communication and on-time delivery of tasks. We are looking for individuals who possess the ability to demonstrate these abilities in a fast-paced high energy work environment.

Contact

Prism Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Prism Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. M/F/D/V