Sr. Preconstruction Manager

Rex Moore Group, Inc.•Florin, CA

1d•$97,300 - $156,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Preconstruction Manager will assume a leadership role in directing and overseeing the preconstruction phase of complex projects. This senior-level position demands a strategic approach to preconstruction management, where your expertise will be crucial in shaping project success. Collaborating closely with design, engineering, and project management teams, you will assess project requirements, develop comprehensive preconstruction strategies, and ensure alignment with project goals.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience estimating and 5+ large scale multi-faceted projects thru design, or equivalent experience
Advanced knowledge of electrical installation methods found within the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the California Electrical Code (CEC) for typical residential, commercial and industrial construction
Expert ability to create and review schematic designs that cover code requirements
Advanced electrical product and product installation knowledge
Strong Sales, negotiating, presentation and organization skills
Strong leadership skills to lead a team of 3-5 from bid request to acquisition of project
Excellent communicator/listener, experienced conflict manager, authentic, decisive, humble
Advanced ability to start, build and maintain relationships with internal team members, clients and 3rd parties.
Excellent ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and design criteria (electrical and other trades as they pertain to electrical scope).
Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam, Accubid, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Dynamics (ERP System), and intermediate knowledge of Photometric requirements, Arch flash and Short circuit coordination.
Willing to work in a potentially fast-paced environment and lead 3-5 team members from start to finish
Ability to meet team deadlines with accurate takeoff, designs and proposals
Ability to effectively communicate full scope response and strategy to other team members and external people
Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
Push, pull, lift, and carry at least 10 pounds.
Frequently required to walk and stand.
This position may involve infrequent site visits which will require the ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proof-read documents to identify errors.
Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Nice To Haves

Strongly preferred to be a graduate of a state approved apprenticeship and an electrical journeyman certification.
Highly desired to have an electrical engineering degree, E.I.T., P.E. in electrical engineering and/or Project Management such as PMP or Construction Management Degree.
Also acceptable is 5+ years’ experience managing projects

Responsibilities

Maintain overall ownership of a project (client expectations, budget and design) until the design is issued for permit and the budget is aligned.
Advance competence with Rex Moore’s pre-award process and the integrated solutions
Train and oversee pre-award team member as required to complete the strategic response to a bid pursuit.
Maintain existing client relations as well as develop new customer relations
Review all bid documents in order in order to define client’s expectations of scope and identify best strategies to mitigate potential risks/opportunities (manage this into team’s execution of bid)
Evaluate and strategize on how to handle particular clients and develop associated bid strategies
Develop, conceptual designs and how to deliver and negotiate them during bid and during design
Obtain, analyze and develop electrical equipment vendor and subcontractor bid packages
Develop and manage multiple estimates/estimate teams concurrently whether in estimating or design
Obtain, analyze and finalize labor rates and wages with Human Resources and other Design Build Estimators
Determine overall pricing based on objective data/tools, historic information and managed assumptions
Develop strategic marketing proposals (scope, strategies, VE, org charts, resumes, etc.) and plan for best delivery
Follow up on all proposals to determine performance, open up negotiation opportunities and document our findings
Advanced knowledge of contract negotiation and risk management between award, thru design and execution
Upon an awarded project, communicate the project scope and schedule as well as the strategies used to the engineering and project management teams
Lead external design meetings with all necessary parties including architect, owner, utilities, AHJs, other design staff and internal Rex Moore design team
Manage scope, budget and client’s expectations during the design process including thorough quality control at major deliverable milestones
Obtain construction feedback during and at the end of the project from all departments to determine improvements needed for future projects
Identify and develop team leaders and succession plan
Attend client meetings and functions as needed