Electrical Pre-Construction Manager

Cummings Electrical•Arlington, TX

About The Position

Cummings Electrical is seeking an experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Manager to lead the early stages of complex commercial and industrial projects. The role represents Cummings Integrated Manufacturing during bidding, proposals, and pre-construction/design, and coordinates with internal leaders, clients, engineers, estimators, vendors, and subcontractors. The manager reviews project documents, develops and finalizes estimates and proposals, supports contract review and project setup, and coordinates schedules, submittals, purchase orders, and billing. The position remains involved through the project kickoff, ensuring a clear transition to the Integrated Manufacturing operations project manager. Building trusted relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors is central to generating repeat business.

Requirements

At least 4 years of estimating experience in a pre-construction or project manager role.
Experience with large commercial and industrial projects from concept through close-out.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
Expert computer software skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong employment stability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Accubid and/or ConEst.
Knowledge of and experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Responsibilities

Represent Cummings Integrated Manufacturing during bidding, proposal, and pre-construction/design phases.
Coordinate with the VP of IM and Sales and Operations leads to prioritize bids and create aligned schedules.
Review drawings, specifications, qualifications, schedules, and other project documents; ensure estimates cover required cost items and proposals address client expectations.
Ask clients to clarify unclear requirements, state intended inclusions when answers are unavailable, and suggest alternative designs when appropriate.
Coordinate with the Engineering Manager to create Sales Package Plan drawings for bid proposals.
Conduct final reviews of estimates and proposals with the estimating and marketing teams.
After project award, send materials to Legal and IMLT and help review purchase orders or contracts, especially scope, schedule, payment terms, and awarded amount; ensure a signed agreement is obtained.
Arrange a pre-kickoff meeting with IMLT, Engineering, and estimating.
Coordinate with the client to produce a Schedule of Values and submit the first client bill.
Coordinate with the client and IMLT on a high-level schedule, including important release dates and site delivery dates; use it to obtain approvals and validate timelines with vendors and subcontractors.
Issue purchase orders to vendors and subcontractors for long-lead items and verify schedule feasibility.
Coordinate with the Engineering Manager on the IFA package and establish a schedule and clear client expectations for the submittal process.
Attend and lead client and internal meetings or calls during the early stages of projects; communicate progress and needs and answer questions.
Stay involved until the project kickoff meeting, when the IM Operations PM confirms readiness to take over project leadership.
Provide clear project direction at kickoff, ensure the PM understands project status and has what is needed, answer questions, and facilitate a clean transition to the IM Operations team.
Build relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors that foster trust, credibility, reliability, and repeat business.