Senior Preconstruction Manager

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Fenton (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead preconstruction for large-volume commercial projects. This remote role collaborates with architects, engineers, and clients nationwide to develop budgets, schedules, and value-engineering strategies.

You will oversee bid packages, subcontractor qualification, and detailed estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals. Emphasizes LEAN, risk assessment, and clear proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years electrical construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of project management.
• Experience with computerized estimating systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities including budgets, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Manage bid package scopes and subcontractor bidding process.
• Provide detailed estimates and cost analysis to meet budgets.
• Apply LEAN concepts for process improvements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client requirements.

Skills

Electrical construction knowledge

Estimating experience

Project management

Reading blueprints

Lean methodologies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Description

SENIOR PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

This position is based remote from anywhere in the US.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for all preconstruction activities on large-volume commercial construction projects, including developing preliminary budgets, value engineering, preconstruction schedules, procurement plans, prequalification of subcontractors, detailed take-off, and estimating. This position manages bid package scopes, the subcontractor/supplier bidding process, evaluation of bids, problem resolution, presentation of detailed estimates of the work, job communication, and client satisfaction activities, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.
• Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

• Creates opportunities to build long-term relationships with general contractors, owners, and engineers through networking and marketing. Communicates how the Company can bring a value-added approach to their project(s).
• Responsible for the accuracy of the estimate. Reviews drawings, specifications, and all other construction documents and makes sure others involved in the project are awareof construction-related problems, completeness of information, and potential risks involved in general conditions and supplementary.
• Prepares budgets, estimates, and bid proposals to be awarded.
• Provides real-time cost analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed the project's overall budget, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Participates in the preparation of construction schedules for estimating.
• Responsible for the preparation of preliminary, schematic, design development, and construction estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitors design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. Directs the value engineering process.
• Directs and assists architects and engineers with design.
• Maintains current estimating records, studies, unit prices, budget estimates,
• Supports project manager(s) with an evaluation of subcontractor.
• Ensures all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to the customer's or the Company's conditions for satisfaction.
• Assists in the interview procurement.
• Implements LEAN concepts and methodologies for continuous improvement of operations processes and activities. Educates others on LEAN.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction or a related.
• Minimum 5-7 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, common code requirements, and design/build estimating and preconstruction with a concentration in large commercial construction.
• Minimum 2-3 years of project management.
• Experience with computerized estimating systems and software. Strong conceptual estimating skills.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices. Must have extensive knowledge of electrical.
• Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience and skills in project management leadership and practices. Understanding of the project life.
• Training and work experience with LEAN methodologies and applications. Strong process orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Travel

• Occasional travel required

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affiantive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.