Preconstruction Manager

Rosendin•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and development of electrical project opportunities from concept through project award. This role bridges the gap between estimating, engineering, and operations — ensuring accurate budgets, constructible designs, and seamless project hand-offs. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of electrical systems with strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Requirements

Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems
Must possess excellent communication skills with owners, architects, and design consultants
Thorough understanding of various types of design projects and concepts including: design build, design assist, IPD, Lean and LEED
Proficient with Estimating software (Accubid, Trimble or similar), Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Revit and MS Office Suite
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering or other related discipline
Minimum 5 year’s experience in construction industry; electrical construction with at least 3 years in estimating, engineering or pre-construction leadership
Can be a c ombination of education, training and relevant experience

Responsibilities

Lead the pre-construction process for large and complex electrical projects, including conceptual budgeting, design-assist, and design-build efforts
Maintain thorough project details list that describes the project “trail.”
Conduct project risk analysis, identify scope gaps, and develop mitigation strategies.
Understand company’s philosophy and systems.
Understand objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.
Maintain liaison with prime client and A/E to facilitate construction activities.
Represent the company in project meetings.
Supervise the preparation of any and all pricing quotations for presentation to the prime customer.
Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.
Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.