Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager
About The Position
RQ Construction is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to oversee and guide electrical planning efforts across multiple projects and pursuits. This role is instrumental in managing the electrical preconstruction process from initial design through transition to field operations, ensuring all systems are clearly defined, coordinated, and ready for execution. In this position, you will lead the development and organization of electrical scopes during early project phases, confirming that designs are complete, aligned with project objectives, and feasible for construction. You will work closely with cross-functional teams-including Estimating, Design, Operations, and executive leadership-to support project pursuits through scope development, design integration, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and risk evaluation. Additional responsibilities include supporting value engineering initiatives, contributing to large and complex project pursuits, and mentoring team members within the preconstruction group. This role also promotes consistency, best practices, and ongoing process improvements within the electrical discipline. Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC has grown from a regional contractor in Southern California into a nationwide Design-Build firm. We deliver comprehensive construction services across the United States, specializing in fast-paced commercial projects with a strong emphasis on Department of Defense (DoD) work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline required; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
- Minimum of 10 years in the electrical industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role as an Electrical Project Manager or in Electrical Preconstruction
- Background in conceptual estimating and electrical system design, including telecommunications and data infrastructure, preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) preferred
- Hands-on experience with software such as McCormick, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera P6, Autodesk Cloud, or comparable platforms required
- All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
- All candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
Nice To Haves
- Additional training in project management, construction management, electrical trade school, BIM, or CADD preferred
- Prior experience with design-build projects in government, military (DoD), or large-scale commercial environments is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Oversee and guide electrical planning efforts across multiple projects and pursuits
- Manage the electrical preconstruction process from initial design through transition to field operations
- Lead the development and organization of electrical scopes during early project phases
- Work closely with cross-functional teams-including Estimating, Design, Operations, and executive leadership-to support project pursuits through scope development, design integration, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and risk evaluation
- Supporting value engineering initiatives
- Contributing to large and complex project pursuits
- Mentoring team members within the preconstruction group
- Promotes consistency, best practices, and ongoing process improvements within the electrical discipline
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K/Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
