Sr. Electrical Preconstruction Manager

RQ Construction

$125K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required; equivalent experience considered.
  • Preferred additional coursework in project management, electrical trade school, BIM, or CADD.
  • 10+ years of electrical industry experience, with 5+ years in Electrical Project Management or Preconstruction.
  • Strong experience in developing conceptual estimates and managing electrical and telecommunications systems design.
  • Experience with design-build projects in government or large commercial sectors is a plus.
  • Proficient with MS 365 applications; experience with construction software like McCormick or Autodesk Cloud required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical preconstruction strategy for multiple projects and pursuits.
  • Plan and coordinate electrical scopes from early design phases through to operations turnover.
  • Ensure electrical systems are well-defined, coordinated, and constructible to meet project goals.
  • Support project pursuits through scope development, design coordination, and budgeting efforts.
  • Assist in procurement planning and risk mitigation across projects.
  • Contribute to value engineering initiatives and support major project bids.
  • Mentor preconstruction staff while promoting best practices within the department.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
  • 401(k) plan with company match available.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work schedule.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to lead electrical preconstruction strategy across multiple projects and pursuits at RQ Construction. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and preparing electrical scopes from early design through turnover to operations. The position ensures electrical systems are fully defined, coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project goals.

Working closely with Estimating, Design, Operations, and senior leadership, this role supports pursuits through scope development, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and risk mitigation. The Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager also contributes to value engineering, supports major project pursuits, and helps mentor preconstruction staff while promoting best practices and continuous improvement within the electrical department.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $125,000 - $130,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Hybrid work schedule


Qualifications
  • BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required. Equivalent work experience and training may be considered.
  • Additional coursework in project management, construction management, electrical trade school, BIM, or CADD preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in the electrical industry, including 5+ years as an Electrical Project Manager or in Electrical Preconstruction required.
  • Experience developing conceptual estimates and managing design for electrical and telecommunications/data systems highly desirable.
  • Experience in design-build government (DoD), military, or large commercial construction projects preferred.
  • Proficiency with MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) preferred.
  • Experience with McCormick, Bluebeam Revu, P6, Autodesk Cloud, or similar construction software required.

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