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 may suffice.
  • Additional coursework in project management or related fields preferred.
  • 10+ years in the electrical industry, with a minimum of 5 years in electrical project management or preconstruction.
  • Familiarity with developing conceptual estimates for electrical and telecommunications systems is advantageous.
  • Experience with design-build government projects or large commercial construction is preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS 365 suite is recommended.
  • Hands-on experience with construction software like McCormick, Bluebeam Revu, P6, or Autodesk Cloud is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical preconstruction strategy across multiple projects.
  • Plan and coordinate electrical scopes from design through to operations turnover.
  • Ensure electrical systems are fully defined, coordinated, and constructible.
  • Collaborate with Estimating, Design, and Operations teams to support project pursuits.
  • Contribute to budgeting, scheduling, and procurement planning efforts.
  • Engage in value engineering and major project pursuits.
  • Mentor preconstruction staff while advocating for continuous improvement within the electrical department.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance included.
  • 401(k) plan with company match offered.
  • Hybrid work schedule available, promoting work-life balance.
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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