Senior Preconstruction Manager

About Us

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Are you looking to grow your career as a Senior Preconstruction Manager?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to join a growing industry leader and is passionate about exceeding our client’s expectations.

As a Senior Preconstruction Manager, you will be the lead project manager during the preconstruction phase of projects. You will manage RFPs, Estimates, design, BIM, procurement, budget, deliverables, and client relations until the project is turned over to the project management team. You will report to the Director.

• Provide conceptual budgeting and tools to Business Development to facilitate accurate and efficient qualifying of projects.
• Coordinate the Estimating effort on bids, including front-end document review.
• Organize and lead bid reviews.
• Perform Estimating as needed to meet deadlines.
• Vendor and Subcontractor Management.
• Assist Business Development with legal and risk management on all contracts.
• Review and implement the technical strategy for proposals with BD and Sales Operations.
• Client correspondence.
• Project interviews to represent budget approach and Precon management.
• Identify cost impacts throughout the preconstruction phase and submit change orders.
• Provide VE and various client-requested pricing exercises.
• Manage financials of engineering and BIM.
• Populate billing SOV.
• Establish project budget from the estimate.
• Act as project manager during the preconstruction phase of projects.
• This can include the following responsibilities:
  • Attend project meetings and have the client (GC) interfacing.
  • Coordinate with engineering, precon, and BIM.
  • Manage material releases.
  • Identify and price change orders.
  • Manage construction budget.
  • Delegate tasks to supporting team members.
  • Train and mentor team members.
  • Review deliverables for accuracy.
  • Lead estimate reviews.
  • Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractor partners, and clients.
  • Work with the Group Manager of Preconstruction, developing best-in-class Preconstruction services for internal and external clients.
  • Keep project leadership informed about all open or unresolved design issues and track design and cost changes during project design development.
  • Participate in meetings and presentations to present the benefits of Miller Electric Preconstruction Services.
  • Oversee the Development of designs, cost estimates, and value engineering solutions.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for the Project Manager for all Pre Construction activities.
  • Guide project managers during the design phase to ensure that construction activities comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

REQUIRED

• Experience with electrical contracting and/or MEP coordination.
• Proficiency in electrical estimating and understanding of project budgeting.
• Proficiency in Con Est, Google Workplace, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Experience in the management of design-build projects.
• Verifiable experience in safe, reliable, and integrity-driven work habits, including working in an unsupervised field setting when appropriate.
• A balance of technical knowledge and communications skills.
• Ability to manage and train others.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and communicate confidently in project interviews.

PREFERRED

• Five or more years of experience as an electrical project manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric…yep, seriously).
• 401k retirement and matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Wellness Program.

Miller Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity employer - we believe that what is good for humans will naturally be good for business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Miller Electric Company will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.