Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Preconstruction Manager with at least 8 years of commercial electrical experience. The Preconstruction Manager will work primarily on negotiated commercial electrical projects within our core markets: healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, life sciences and corporate office. They will work closely with estimators, architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and vision of EIG Electrical Systems.
Handle the project from first estimate all the way through contracts and subcontracts being formalized.
Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating the electrical scope of work.
Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
Ability to prepare detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
Ability to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
Must be able to collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with the bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
Make subcontractor award recommendations to customer/owner and the negotiation and finalization of subcontracts with trade partners.
Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer or owner.
Must have experience being a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFPs) and the formal presentation for a project.
Ability to engage and develop business with new and existing customers.
Ability to lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
Must be familiar with reviewing construction contracts and can identify key insurance and damages clauses.
Is a key participant with leadership experience involved in request for proposal responses (RFPs) and the formal presentation for a project.
Required Skills and Abilities
We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
Effective participation in team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (Accubid, Timberline, or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (CMiC or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
Education and Experience
8+ years of experience as a commercial electrical Estimator preferably within EIGs core markets.
Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is a plus but not required.
Experience in Design/Build and Design/Assist projects is preferred.
Previous field experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods working on a computer in an office setting.
Occasional travel required to project sites and preconstruction meetings.
Ability to meet with clients and perform site investigations on potential projects, including projects that are only accessible by ladders and/or stairwells.
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