Pre-Construction Operations Manager

The Preconstruction Operations Manager plays a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency, quality, and innovation for our electrical construction projects. This position is responsible for evaluating and optimizing construction processes, especially in relation to off-site fabrication, standardizing best practices, and supporting cross-functional teams, including procurement, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and field operations.

Company Overview
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Essential Functions

• Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) & Fabrication
  • Review electrical features of work to identify opportunities for off-site fabrication
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and VDC teams to develop and validate fabrication strategies
  • Support fabrication teams by introducing and optimizing innovative means and methods
• Lessons Learned & Counter Measures
  • Lead structured lessons learned sessions focused on fabricated work and installation efficiency
  • Analyze lessons learned data to identify trends and root causes
  • Implement and monitor counter measures and continuous improvement initiatives
• Standardization & Process Development:
  • Assist in the creation and refinement of standard operating procedures, construction means and methods, and fabrication strategies
  • Develop and maintain documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability across projects
  • Facilitate training and change management for the rollout of standardized processes
• Procurement & Vendor Coordination:
  • Collaborate with procurement during proposal development to align project approach with fabrication and installation strategies
  • Coordinate vendor material buyout efforts to ensure compatibility with standardized processes and fabricated components
  • Maintain strong working relationships with vendors to support innovation and cost-effectiveness
  • Support for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
• Provide continuous feedback to VDC teams on the constructability and field effectiveness of design outputs
• Support integration of 3D modeling, BIM, and virtual coordination into construction workflows
• Promote field adoption and feedback loops to enhance VDC effectiveness
• Participate in post-bid revisions, meetings and negotiations
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction with a strong understanding of fabrication and construction operations

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience (3+ years' in estimating, purchasing, and/or project management)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives in a construction or industrial setting
• Knowledge of Lean Construction principles, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies (certification preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management abilities
• Proficiency in construction technology platforms, such as BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks), and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to concentrate on detail as well as the overall project
• Strong conceptual estimating skills - ability to understand, price, define, and explain estimate content and approach
• Ability to organize and manage several projects at various stages of development simultaneously in an inquisitive and energetic manner
• Proficient with Microsoft and estimating applications

Compensation & Benefits

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MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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