Electrical Preconstruction Manager | TWC

Mechanical Solutions Inc.•Maryland Heights, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Preconstruction Manager will lead the electrical preconstruction process from project inception through the start of construction. This position is responsible for developing conceptual and detailed electrical estimates, reviewing design documents, defining scopes of work, evaluating constructability, managing trade partner bids, and identifying cost and schedule risks. The Electrical Preconstruction Manager will collaborate with owners, engineers, architects, utility providers, subcontractors, suppliers, estimating teams, and operations personnel to develop accurate and comprehensive project plans. This position will also evaluate value engineering opportunities, procurement strategies, labor requirements, system alternatives, and project-specific risks. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong electrical construction knowledge, and a desire to work alongside project stakeholders to improve cost certainty, constructability, and project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field of study.
Five to ten years of electrical estimating, electrical preconstruction, or related commercial construction experience.
Experience estimating commercial or industrial electrical systems.
Experience leading, training, or mentoring team members.
Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials, equipment, labor, and sequencing.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, schedules, and contract documents.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, grounding, controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
Understanding of electrical codes, utility coordination, permitting requirements, and inspection processes.
Strong conceptual estimating, detailed estimating, cost-control, and risk-analysis skills.
Ability to create complete electrical scopes of work and identify scope gaps or trade overlaps.
Experience soliciting, evaluating, leveling, and negotiating subcontractor and vendor proposals.
Ability to prepare accurate proposals with limited supervision.
Ability to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and proposal clarifications.
Knowledge of labor productivity, material pricing, equipment costs, and electrical market conditions.
Proficiency with on-screen estimating software, Microsoft Office, Procore, and related construction technology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism.
Self-motivated with the ability to lead and motivate team members.
Thoughtful and confident decision-making skills with high ethical standards.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple estimates and prioritize competing responsibilities.
Ability to think critically and respond effectively under deadline pressure.
Service-oriented approach when working with owners, coworkers, trade partners, and joint venture partners.
Reliable, dependable, and professional, with a strong sense of urgency.
Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Mission-critical or data center experience is preferred.
Design-build and design-assist experience is preferred.
Procore certification or demonstrated knowledge of Procore is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical preconstruction activities from conceptual design through turnover to the project delivery team.
Develop conceptual, schematic, design-development, and construction-document estimates for electrical systems.
Prepare quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, material pricing, equipment budgets, and subcontractor comparisons.
Review electrical drawings, specifications, narratives, one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, and owner requirements.
Develop comprehensive electrical scopes of work, bid packages, inclusions, exclusions, allowances, and proposal clarifications.
Evaluate electrical distribution systems, utility service, switchgear, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supply systems, lighting, controls, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems as applicable.
Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, design teams, vendors, and trade partners to clarify project requirements.
Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, constructability concerns, long-lead equipment, and cost or schedule risks.
Lead electrical subcontractor and supplier solicitation, scope review, bid leveling, interviews, and selection recommendations.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals to confirm scope coverage, pricing accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
Develop electrical value engineering and design-assist recommendations while maintaining project performance and owner requirements.
Research and evaluate alternative electrical systems, materials, equipment, and installation methods.
Monitor current electrical labor rates, commodity pricing, market conditions, and equipment lead times.
Develop and maintain historical electrical cost data, unit pricing, production rates, and benchmarking information.
Maintain and update electrical subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer, and vendor databases.
Support the development of project schedules, procurement plans, phasing strategies, logistics plans, and general conditions.
Coordinate electrical requirements with mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural, civil, technology, and controls scopes.
Evaluate temporary power requirements and other project-specific electrical logistics.
Prepare and present estimates, budgets, bid recommendations, value engineering options, and risk assessments to management, clients, and owners.
Clearly communicate bid assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, alternates, and unresolved design items.
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, scope meetings, and preconstruction presentations.
Support project managers with contract negotiations, buyout, change-order pricing, and project turnover.
Provide clear estimate documentation and scope information to the operations team before construction begins.
Train and mentor junior estimators and preconstruction staff.
Effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and coworkers.
Assist with proposal preparation and interview materials for potential projects.
Travel to project sites, client meetings, and subcontractor or vendor meetings as required.
Projects are located nationwide; travel may be required.