Pre-Planning Specialist

MYR Group•Henderson, CO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Planning Specialist plays a critical role in shaping the success of projects by planning the most efficient methods of execution. This role focuses on constructability, prefab strategy, and early integration with BIM and project teams to optimize shop fabrication and field installation. By standardizing best practices and leveraging data-driven planning, the Pre-Planning Specialist ensures improved field productivity, estimating accuracy, and overall project outcomes. Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and has in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

Requirements

Completion of an electrical construction apprentice program or holder of a valid state electrician license/certification or 4 years field experience as a journeyman electrician, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Revit experience and detailed understanding of its processing including setting up and maintaining jobs, files, families, schedules and work sets
Experience in 4D modeling
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning, detailing, or BIM coordination
Minimum 5 years of experience in the electrical construction industry
Knowledge of NEC electrical codes

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Degree in Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Planning, or similar discipline; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems construction and maintenance
Proficiency with BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD) and spool drawing production
Working level knowledge and understanding of construction drawings, installation methods, and prefab workflows
Solid knowledge of standard products, assemblies, and industry best practices
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to analyze drawings and specifications and recommend constructability improvements
Solid knowledge of electric system components and construction

Responsibilities

Review all awarded projects over $6M for constructability and prefab opportunities.
Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to determine the most efficient methods of installation.
Develop detailed build plans outlining project sequencing, labor strategies, material flow, and tool requirements.
Identify standard products, methods, and assemblies that should be used on each project.
Review specifications and prepare spec cheat sheets prior to takeoff and planning.
Analyze project scopes, BIM models, and historical prefab catalogs to identify prefabrication opportunities.
Collaborate with estimators and project managers to establish prefab goals during early project stages.
Define project-specific prefab deliverables, including racks, kits, assemblies, and skids.
Attend BIM kickoff meetings and coordination sessions.
Perform BIM markups to highlight prefabrication opportunities, field constraints, and installation sequencing.
Translate coordinated BIM outputs into buildable prefab spool packages and shop drawings.
Verify constructability of the model before spooling and releasing drawings to the prefab shop.
Act as the primary liaison between project teams and the prefab shop.
Track the status of prefab assemblies and ensure timely delivery to the field.
Develop visual workflows and dashboards to monitor prefab progress and implementation.
Build, maintain, and expand the company’s internal Prefab Catalog (fixtures, racks, whips, trapeze, conduit bends, assemblies, etc.).
Integrate standard methods and products into each project plan to improve repeatability and reduce variability.
Manage a virtual ordering portal for project managers and field foremen.
Establish usage standards for assemblies to improve estimating predictability and project consistency.
Identify opportunities for grouped material buyouts across multiple projects.
Collaborate with procurement on kit-based purchasing strategies for prefab assemblies.
Package project material BOMs with prefab deliverables to improve pricing, staging, and logistics.
Create and maintain internal SOPs and workflows for prefab planning and execution.
Define clear handoffs between estimating, preconstruction, BIM, prefab, field, and procurement teams.
Lead lessons-learned sessions and integrate continuous improvement feedback into workflows.
Partner with project leadership to facilitate the Enhanced Kickoff meeting process.
Present prefab opportunities, build plans, and standard methods at kickoff and pre-install meetings.
Support field teams in understanding and implementing prefab and installation strategies.
May be required to travel to project locations in Colorado
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designed office or field location.
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards