Pre-Construction Manager

Remote

Full Time

Clean Energy

Manager/Supervisor

About E-J
The E-J Group is active in all facets of electrical contracting, bringing experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects that range in size up to more than $1 billion. With over 4,500 employees across 33 offices nationwide, E-J delivers full-service electrical solutions for mission critical / data centers, rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power generation, substations, transmission and distribution, renewables, co-generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure. At E-J, three generations of family expertise have built an organization that combines practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for today’s lighting, power, energy, and communication needs. E-J has over 125 years of reputation for integrity, quality, and exceptional service in the electrical field. To learn more, visit www.ej1899.com.

Title/Role: Pre-Construction Manager
Division: Clean Energy
Location: Remote
Reporting to: Division Manager

Position Summary
The Preconstruction Manager owns the preconstruction phase for all Clean Energy Division projects from award through mobilization. This role serves as the link between estimating and project execution, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and constructability assumptions made at bid carry through into the field. Act as the single point of accountability for project readiness before a project transitions to the field team.

What You’ll Do
Lead projects through preconstruction: validate scope and cost, de-risk schedules, coordinate procurement and permitting, and hand off mobilization-ready projects to the field team.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Lead constructability reviews, estimates and scope validation at/after award for major projects
Lead estimating teams and liase and project execution teams, ensuring assumptions made at bid carry through into the field
Lead Pre Contract Communication between Estimating Team and Client
Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents; flag construction-related problems, gaps in information, and risk areas to the project team
Prepare budgets, estimates, and bid proposals; provide real-time cost analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed project budget, schedule, and client expectations
Participate in preparation of construction schedules for estimating and preconstruction planning
Monitor design development cost trends to detect overruns and potential problem areas; direct the value engineering process
Manage subcontractor prequalification and long-lead procurement; support evaluation of subcontractor bids
Maintain current estimating records, studies, unit prices, and budget estimates
Identify and mitigate schedule, cost, and scope risk pre-mobilization
Support permitting and milestone tracking for clean energy projects
Ensure all estimates and RFPs are fulfilled to client and Company standards of satisfaction
Implement LEAN concepts and methodologies for continuous improvement of preconstruction processes; educate others on LEAN
Report preconstruction status directly to the VP & Division Manager

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in engineering, construction management, building construction, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of electrical construction experience in estimating, design/build estimating, and preconstruction, with a concentration in large commercial construction
Minimum of 2–3 years of project management experience
Ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Experience with computerized estimating systems and software; strong conceptual estimating skills
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices, with extensive knowledge of electrical work
Experience and skills in project management leadership and practices; understanding of the project life cycle
Ability to work autonomously and creatively solve problems
Ability to flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business

Nice to Haves

Data Center project experience
Training and work experience with LEAN methodologies; strong process orientation
Growth mindset, continually looking to learn and develop

Advantages of Working at E-J

Leading Electrical Contracting Organization Nationwide
Oldest Family-Owned and Operated Electric Contractor since 1899
Job training and mentorship
Competitive compensation packages
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Merit-Based Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000/year

The E-J Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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