Senior Preconstruction Leader - Estimating & Design

Royal Electric; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Royal Electric is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating efforts for the Building Group in our Sacramento, CA office. You will guide estimators, help design and select system components, and coordinate with all bid-related teams to win projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of related experience, strong communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing multiple estimates and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 5+ years of related experience as a Project Manager or Preconstruction Manager, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading large estimates and coordinating bid packages across multiple disciplines.
• Strong communication skills, both in person and virtual, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating process and timelines to meet objectives.
• Provide leadership and training for estimators from beginner to advanced levels.
• Assist with design and selection of system components.
• Review invitations to bid and assess project scope and resources.
• Coordinate with multiple teams during bidding to define scope and ensure timely proposals.
• Finalize estimator proposals, labor projections, and quarterly projections.
• Coordinate hand-off to project management after award and support during construction.
• Support business development through client presentations and scope reviews.

Skills

Lead large estimates

Preconstruction & estimating

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

MS Office & Excel

Estimating software

Team player

Independent worker

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

On Screen Takeoff

Estimating software

Job description

Royal Electric is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating efforts for the Building Group in our Sacramento, CA office. You will guide estimators, help design and select system components, and coordinate with all bid-related teams to win projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of related experience, strong communication, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing multiple estimates and proposals.