Preconstruction Manager

Faith Technologies•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Preconstruction Manager leads a cross-functional team supporting projects from the initial pursuit and sales process through design and engineering, planning, construction support, commissioning, and turnover. Planning activities may include 3D/BIM coordination, detailing, scheduling, and Excellerate manufacturing. The role collaborates with the operations-side Project Manager and serves as the primary contact for internal and external clients during preconstruction and planning, transitioning project control to the Project Manager during construction. The position coordinates design activities, oversees development of designs, cost estimates, and value-engineering solutions, and supports project managers during the design phase to help ensure construction activities comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. It also monitors project progress and engineering, design, and CAD budgets using company project-tracking tools. Travel is 15–25%. Typical hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., although work may occur at any time or day to meet business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management.
10 years of electrical contracting experience or MEP coordination.
Travel requirement of 15–25%.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team supporting projects from pursuit and sales through design, engineering, planning, construction support, commissioning, and turnover.
Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractor partners, and clients.
Work with the Group Manager of Preconstruction to develop best-in-class preconstruction services for internal and external clients.
Keep project leadership informed about open or unresolved design issues and track design and cost changes during project design development.
Participate in meetings and presentations to explain the benefits of Faith Technologies Preconstruction Services.
Use the Project Status Report (PSR), Task Item Analysis (TIA), Roles & Responsibilities Tracker, and Preconstruction Cost reports to monitor project progress and engineering, design, and CAD budgets.
Oversee development of designs, cost estimates, and value-engineering solutions.
Serve as the single point of contact for the Project Manager for all preconstruction activities.
Provide guidance to project managers during the design phase to help ensure construction activities comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Transition control of the project to the Project Manager during construction.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.