Pre-Construction Manager

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.