Preconstruction Manager - Building Group

Royal Electric

$140K — $180K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of Project Manager or Preconstruction Manager experience, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Proficient in conceptual, design assist, hard bid, and self-perform estimating.
  • Strong communication skills, both in-person and virtual.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, and other estimating software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the estimating process and timelines to align with company objectives.
  • Lead, train, and direct estimators of all experience levels.
  • Review invitations to bid, assessing project scope and team capacity.
  • Oversee bidding communication across various electrical groups to ensure timely submissions.
  • Finalize Estimator proposals and coordinate the hand-off of awarded projects to Project Management.
  • Participate in business development activities and client presentations.
  • Negotiate work with contractors and stakeholders to secure bids.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plans including medical and vision options.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
  • Life insurance coverage of $50,000, including AD&D options.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Family leave options under FMLA for maternity and paternity.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities and ongoing training programs.
Full Job Description
We have a current opening for a Preconstruction Manager for our Building Group in our Sacramento, CA office.

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:
  • Manage estimating process and timelines to meet company objectives, both short- and long-term.
  • Provide leadership, direction, and training for all estimators; from beginners to seasoned estimators.
  • Assist with design and selection of system components.
  • Review all invitations to bid, assessing project scope and available documents, as well as company manpower & work in progress, to determine which projects Royal will accept for bidding.
  • Oversee communication with all groups during the bidding process (Electrical Construction, Fire Alarm, Voice Data, Audio Visual, Security, Electrical Service) - to define scope of work for all involved, and to ensure timely completion of proposal submissions to General Contractor / Construction Manager.
  • Review and finalize Estimator and Senior Estimator project proposals and bid packages.
  • Labor projections, monthly look-ahead assessments, and quarterly financial projection for all groups & scopes of work.
  • Assist with design and selection of system components.
  • Coordinate with Project Management for successful hand-off / transfer of awarded projects and providing guidance during construction as needed.
  • Participate in Business Development, client Presentations, and contractor Scope Reviews.
  • Negotiate work with General Contractors, Construction Managers, Developers, and Owners.
  • Complete budgets from Schematic Narrative phase to 100% CD phase; as well as Design/Build and IPD projects.


Who you are:
  • Safety Oriented - You are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring that both you and your team adhere to safety protocols on the jobsite.
  • Focused - The small things matter to you. You bring a keen attention to detail.
  • Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
  • Critical Thinker - You're willing to be innovative, challenge yourself, and try new things.
  • Deadline Driven - You're prepared to put extra effort when it's needed to meet the deadlines that are critical to this industry.

Requirements

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 5+ years of related experience as a Project Manager or Preconstruction Manager, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Required Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to lead large estimates
  • Passion for preconstruction and estimating
  • Strong communication skills both in person and virtual
  • Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must
  • Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen
  • takeoff, other estimating software programs
  • Willingness to learn new systems
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items
  • Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform
  • estimating
  • Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
  • Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills


Salary Range
  • $140,000/year - $180,000/year
    • This is an exempt position


We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Benefits

Health
  • Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
  • $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays)
  • Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit
  • Pharmacy discounts
  • Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
  • Opportunity for tuition reimbursement

Wellness Resources
  • Free telehealth
  • Health Joy App
  • Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
  • CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Hearing Aid discount plan
  • Laser VisionCare discount plan

Learning & Development
  • Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
  • Professional & Leadership Development Training
  • Skill Development Training
  • Mentorship Program
  • On-The-Job & Classroom Training


Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company's referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!

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