Sr. Electrical Preconstruction Manager - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement and savings benefits

Educational assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc is seeking a Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager in Minneapolis to provide leadership and expertise in preconstruction. The role involves developing estimates, evaluating subcontractors, and assisting clients with budgets.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in commercial electrical construction, preferably with mission-critical projects. The position offers a salary range of $140,000 – $180,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of proven experience in commercial electrical construction.
• Experience with mission-critical data center projects and electrical preconstruction.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for the electrical scope.
• Select subcontractors based on value and requirements.
• Assist clients with conceptual budgets.

Skills

Electrical preconstruction experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management

Tools

DESTINI Estimator

OST

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to join our National Mission Critical team. The role provides preconstruction and estimating leadership, expertise to projects and project teams, and focuses on the Electrical Scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates at varying stages of design for the electrical scope of work.
• Scope, compare and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and evaluate for budgeting and bid proposals.
• Perform quantity take‑offs of all electrical systems, record final estimates and maintain cost history.
• Support development of architectural and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, costs, project schedule, procurement, and project pursuits.
• Assist in training cost engineers and project management staff.
• Provide direction and a clear understanding of the electrical project scope, market pricing, and available resources.
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets.
• Communicate to ensure team members understand scope inclusions, exclusions and delineation points.
• Assist field team to develop early project schedule.
• Develop clear understanding of clients project requirements and evaluate construction means and methods for schedule and cost impacts.
• Work with architects, engineers, consultants and commissioning agents for early project planning and evaluation of design requirements and intent.
• Identify temporary electrical system needs for projects.
• Conduct constructability reviews related to the electrical scope.
• Assist project team in early electrical subcontractor agreement negotiations and change requests.
• Build relationships with potential clients and deliver formal sales presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management (or equivalent work experience).
• At least 10 years of proven experience in the commercial electrical construction industry (mission‑critical data center experience preferred).
• Experience with mission‑critical data center projects and electrical preconstruction.
• Experience with early procurement of scopes/equipment and evaluating sustainable initiatives for electrical systems.
• Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work‑breakdown structures.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity take‑offs and summarize data effectively.
• Working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, and Bluebeam.
• Strong proactive communication, customer focus and high professionalism, honesty and integrity.
• Proficiency with early procurement and subcontractor negotiations is an advantage.

Compensation

Salary range: $140,000 – $180,000 annually. Salary may vary within the range based on location, knowledge, skills and ability. Additional compensation may include commissions and/or incentive programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Educational assistance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Parenting benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Ryan Foundation charitable matching funds.
• Paid time for volunteer events.

Eligibility

Verification of employment authorization to work in the United States is required.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. If you require assistance, please email [e-mail].