Preconstruction Manager

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results.

We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!

We have a current opening for a Preconstruction Manager, in the Bay Area. 

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

Manage estimating process and timelines to meet company objectives, both short- and long-term.

Provide leadership, direction, and training for all estimators; from beginners to seasoned estimators.

Assist with design and selection of system components.

Complete budgets from Schematic Narrative phase to 100% CD phase; as well as Design/Build projects.

Business Development, client Presentations, and contractor Scope Reviews.

Negotiate work with General Contractors, Construction Managers, Developers, and Owners.

Review all invitations to bid, assessing project scope and available documents, as well as company manpower & work in progress, to determine which projects APG will accept for bidding.

Manage estimating process and timelines to meet company objectives, both short- and long-term.

Oversee communication with all groups during the bidding process (Electrical Construction, Fire Alarm, Voice Data, Audio Visual, Security, Electrical Service) – to define scope of work for all involved, and to ensure timely completion of proposal submissions to General Contractor / Construction Manager.

Provide leadership, direction, and training for all estimators; from beginners to seasoned estimators.

Review and finalize Estimator and Senior Estimator project proposals and bid packages.

Labor projections, monthly look-ahead assessments, and quarterly financial projection for all groups & scopes of work.

Assist with design and selection of system components.

Coordinate with Project Management for successful hand-off / transfer of awarded projects and providing guidance during construction as needed.

Business Development, client Presentations, and contractor Scope Reviews.

Negotiate work with General Contractors, Construction Managers, Developers, and Owners.

Complete budgets from Schematic Narrative phase to 100% CD phase; as well as Design/Build and IPD projects.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in PM/Precon type role
• Ability to lead large estimates
• Passion for preconstruction and estimating
• Strong communication skills both in person and virtual
• Strong work ethic and self-starter is a must
• Ability to utilize computers, and experienced with Microsoft Office, Excel, On Screen takeoff, other estimating software programs
• Willingness to learn new systems
•  Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work with limited instruction and implement successful action items
• Applicant must be proficient with conceptual, design assist, hard bid and self-perform estimating
• Results orientated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills

Salary Range

$100,000/year - $125,000/year

• This is an exempt position

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources