Senior Preconstruction Manager - Electrical Construction

Rosendin Electric, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus program

17 days PTO plus 10 paid holidays

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves managing project details, overseeing preconstruction staff, and ensuring effective handoff to the Operations team.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in the construction industry, a degree in Construction Management, and strong communication and mentoring skills. The position offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, annual bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in construction, preferably with an electrical contractor.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to make independent profitability-impacting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain thorough project details list including documents and proposals.
• Strategically plan project design and attend client meetings.
• Ensure successful project handoff to Operations team.

Skills

Construction technology knowledge

Scheduling

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and managing staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Accubid

Job description

Senior Preconstruction Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough project details list including bridging documents, design updates, pricing, and proposal submission.
• Strategically plan and organize project design, attending client design meetings to review cost savings and constructability.
• Understand company philosophy and system objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate boundaries.
• Maintain liaison with the design team and operations until the project is awarded.
• Ensure a successful handoff of the project to the Operations team.
• Supervise preparation and presentation of all pricing quotations to the prime customer.
• Actively manage preconstruction staff workload, professional development, and client development skills.
• Analyze available preconstruction personnel and assign specific project roles to meet pursuit goals.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts during preconstruction to protect company interests while maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in the construction industry, preferably with an electrical contractor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment, and methods.
• Knowledge of design‑build, design‑assist, IPD, Lean, and LEED concepts.
• Experience in the Northwest and Portland Metro construction markets (plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Oracle and Accubid experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with owners, architects, design consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to make independent decisions that impact profitability.
• Self‑starter, proactive, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks under changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing requirements, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication and presenting to all levels of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to mentor and manage staff, fostering a professional and teamwork mindset.

Travel & Working Conditions

Travel may be up to 100% of the work time. General work environment involves sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds. Work occurs primarily indoors under fluorescent lighting and air conditioning with low to moderate noise levels, and sometimes at job sites where conditions vary.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual bonus program based on performance and profitability
• 17 days PTO per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, term life, AD&D, voluntary life, and disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Plans for Health and Dependent Care
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rosendin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.