Sr. Preconstruction Manager

Rex Moore Electrical & Systems Contractors & Engineers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Holidays & Paid time off

Access to training

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Rex Moore Electrical & Systems Contractors & Engineers is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to lead the preconstruction phase of complex projects in Sacramento, California. This leadership position demands a strategic approach to preconstruction management, involving collaboration with design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure project success.

22+ years of experience in estimating large-scale projects and knowledge of electrical installation methods according to NEC and CEC are required. Benefits include health packages, 401(k) match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience estimating large scale projects.
• Expertise in electrical installation methods according to NEC and CEC.
• Ability to create and review schematic designs satisfying code requirements.
• Strongly preferred to have electrical engineering degree and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the preconstruction phase of complex projects.
• Develop comprehensive preconstruction strategies and assess project requirements.
• Maintain overall ownership of project budgets and design until permit issuance.
• Train and lead the pre-award team on strategic bid responses.

Skills

Electrical installation methods

Sales and negotiating skills

Leadership skills

Communication and listening skills

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Electrical journeyman certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Dynamics (ERP System)

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Preconstruction Manager will assume a leadership role in directing and overseeing the preconstruction phase of complex projects. This senior-level position demands a strategic approach to preconstruction management, where your expertise will be crucial in shaping project success. Collaborating closely with design, engineering, and project management teams, you will assess project requirements, develop comprehensive preconstruction strategies, and ensure alignment with project goals.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Tasks

• Maintain overall ownership of a project (client expectations, budget and design) until the design is issued for permit and the budget is aligned.
• Advance competence with Rex Moore’s pre-award process and the integrated solutions.
• Train and oversee pre-award team members as required to complete the strategic response to a bid pursuit.
• Maintain existing client relations as well as develop new customer relations.
• Review all bid documents in order to define client’s expectations of scope and identify best strategies to mitigate potential risks/opportunities (manage this into the team’s execution of bid).
• Evaluate and strategize on how to handle particular clients and develop associated bid strategies.
• Develop conceptual designs and how to deliver and negotiate them during bid and during design.
• Obtain, analyze and develop electrical equipment vendor and subcontractor bid packages.
• Develop and manage multiple estimates/estimate teams concurrently whether in estimating or design.
• Obtain, analyze and finalize labor rates and wages with Human Resources and other Design Build Estimators.
• Determine overall pricing based on objective data/tools, historic information and managed assumptions.
• Develop strategic marketing proposals (scope, strategies, VE, org charts, resumes, etc.) and plan for best delivery.
• Follow up on all proposals to determine performance, open up negotiation opportunities and document our findings.
• Advanced knowledge of contract negotiation and risk management between award, thru design and execution.
• Upon an awarded project, communicate the project scope and schedule as well as the strategies used to the engineering and project management teams.
• Lead external design meetings with all necessary parties including architect, owner, utilities, AHJs, other design staff and internal Rex Moore design team.
• Manage scope, budget and client’s expectations during the design process including thorough quality control at major deliverable milestones.
• Obtain construction feedback during and at the end of the project from all departments to determine improvements needed for future projects.
• Identify and develop team leaders and succession plan.
• Attend client meetings and functions as needed.

Benefits

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays & Paid time off
• Access to multiple types of training
• Opportunities for Self-development and Career Progression
• Wellness Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Apprenticeship Program

Compensation

Rex Moore pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

Work Environment

• Business Development Associates typically work in an office environment, although they may occasionally visit worksites to observe a project or to meet with clients. When on worksites, Business Development Associates is to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), always including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, work boots and high visibility vest/shirt.
• Working around energized equipment.
• This role requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain & snow.

Reporting Structure

Reports to – Preconstruction Director

Department – Pre‑Award

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience estimating and 5+ large scale multi‑faced projects thru design, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical installation methods found within the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the California Electrical Code (CEC) for typical residential, commercial and industrial construction.
• Expert ability to create and review schematic designs that cover code requirements.
• Advanced electrical product and product installation knowledge.
• Strong sales, negotiating, presentation and organization skills.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of 3‑5 from bid request to acquisition of project.
• Excellent communicator/listener, experienced conflict manager, authentic, decisive, humble.
• Advanced ability to start, build and maintain relationships with internal team members, clients and 3rd parties.
• Strongly preferred to be a graduate of a state‑approved apprenticeship and an electrical journeyman certification.
• Highly desired to have an electrical engineering degree, E.I.T., P.E. in electrical engineering and/or Project Management such as PMP or Construction Management Degree. Also acceptable is 5+ years’ experience managing projects.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and design criteria (electrical and other trades as they pertain to electrical scope).
• Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam, Accubid, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Dynamics (ERP System), and intermediate knowledge of photometric requirements, arc flash and short circuit coordination.
• Willing to work in a potentially fast‑paced environment and lead 3‑5 team members from start to finish.
• Ability to meet team deadlines with accurate takeoff, designs and proposals.
• Ability to effectively communicate full scope response and strategy to other team members and external people.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry at least 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to walk and stand. This position may involve infrequent site visits which will require the ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proof‑read documents to identify errors.
• Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.