Senior Electrical Preconstruction Lead

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts and serve as the primary day-to-day contact with owners and design teams during preconstruction.

The role includes managing estimating resources, developing bid strategies, and ensuring cost effectiveness across electrical and related trades; strong leadership and industry relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering; 7-10 years of electrical estimating, design management or field management experience.
• Proven experience managing preconstruction for a wide range of projects.
• Knowledge of construction principles and estimating practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing subcontractor relationships.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual estimating, cost analysis, and estimate coordination.
• Review and develop trade takeoffs and internal pricing; evaluate subcontractor estimates and proposals.
• Oversee estimating team; manage budget control for Electrical, Fire Protection, and Special Systems trades.
• Coordinate bid activities, RFI processing, and interface with design team for negotiated projects.
• Provide energy efficiency analysis (LEED) and life-cycle considerations; support design decisions.
• Assist in preconstruction design coordination meetings and in training estimating staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Self-starter

Trust building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Tools

WinEST

TSI

Quick Pen

Accubid

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction efforts and serve as the primary day-to-day contact with owners and design teams during preconstruction.

The role includes managing estimating resources, developing bid strategies, and ensuring cost effectiveness across electrical and related trades; strong leadership and industry relationships are essential.