Construction Manager
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Electrical Manager, Pre-Construction Services
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full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Kentucky
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About the role
- Develop and refine cost estimates for electrical systems based on historical data, market analysis, and technical specifications.
- Perform detailed value engineering analyses to optimize system performance and cost-efficiency while ensuring design integrity.
- Collaborate closely with the design and engineering teams to refine estimating techniques and improve overall accuracy and precision.
- Proficient in various contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost-plus construction management, and fee-based construction.
- Basic understanding of legal aspects and implications of contractual language.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key electrical, security, and controls subcontractors, leveraging their expertise in system design and construction methodologies.
- Lead the distribution of technical RFP documents, manage bid leveling processes, and ensure subcontractor proposals are aligned with project scope, technical specifications, and budget constraints.
- Review subcontractor proposals for compliance with technical requirements and identify any gaps or areas for further clarification.
- Prepare and maintain detailed, organized records of cost estimates, project specifications, and bid documentation.
- Lead the development of exhibit A’s, contract documentation, and project status reports, ensuring all technical and contractual elements are clearly communicated to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing project proposals, conducting bid evaluations, and assessing the feasibility of alternative solutions.
- Support a seamless transition from pre-construction to construction phases by delivering necessary documentation and detailed design specifications.
- Manage concurrent pre-construction efforts and support execution teams through the development and deployment of complex system solutions.
- Provide expert-level recommendations for the design of electrical systems, driving innovation, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with design teams to ensure the technical feasibility and efficiency of proposed designs.
- Analyze and refine design documents to optimize system performance and integration within the broader project scope.
- Travel to construction sites to see the designs you have helped influence come to life.
- Provide indirect leadership to a growing team of technical professionals and occasionally directly manage entry level employees.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related discipline) is preferred, with significant experience (8+ years) in electrical design, project estimating, or construction management.
- Ideal professionals with 8-12 years of experience.
- Equivalent years of related experience will be considered in place of a technical degree.
- An MBA or related business qualification or experience is desirable.
- Prior experience in construction estimating is preferred but not required. (Emphasis on design-build MEP approach with coordination of design and engineering efforts.)
- Experience reviewing and analyzing construction documents from subcontractors and engineers to confirm they comply with the project scope.
- Experience working with design and engineering managers to ensure project(s) is/are designed, specified, procured, and constructed within the boundaries of operating guidelines, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Electrical Candidates – Experience with electrical distribution systems, controls, lighting, power generation, process engineering, electrical design, single line diagrams, or construction management is required.
- Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
- Travel less than 20%.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff.
- Proven ability to guide teams in applying best practices for system design, installation, and problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Presentations are required to internal and external customers.
- Proficiency in industry specific modeling or estimating tools is preferred, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.
