Responsibilities:
The Senior Preconstruction Manager - Electrical is an electrical subject-matter expert who serves as a resource for Brasfield & Gorrie’s preconstruction departments across all our regions. This role will support precon managers across projects by providing electrical specific expertise, conceptual budgeting guidance, procurement strategy, vendor relationship knowledge, and training.
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Serve as the preconstruction department's internal electrical subject-matter expert, providing support on active pursuits and projects
- Develop conceptual and schematic-level electrical budgets to support early pursuit strategy, feasibility studies, and owner/design team conversations
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Partner with lead preconstruction managers to validate electrical scope, pricing assumptions, and risk areas on complex or large, high-risk projects
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Help implement and refine procurement strategies, including trade packaging, early release packages, design-assist, RFP Development and bid leveling support
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Leverage prior experience to advise on electrical market conditions, production rates, vendor capabilities, and buyout strategy
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Maintain and grow relationships with electrical trade partners and vendors to support market intelligence and procurement decisions company-wide
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Develop, teach, and deliver internal training on electrical systems, estimating best practices, and conceptual budgeting for the broader preconstruction team
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Capture, standardize, and maintain historical electrical cost data, production rates, and benchmarking metrics from completed projects to improve the accuracy of future conceptual estimates
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Participate in project reviews, estimate reviews, and risk assessment meetings as a electrical advisor
- Stay current on electrical costs, systems, codes, technologies, and market trends
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Travel may be necessary depending on project and regional support needs
Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical estimating, subcontracting, or electrical preconstruction, ideally including experience working for an electrical subcontractor or vendor
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Deep knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, and production rates across electrical scopes
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Strong working knowledge of electrical vendor and subcontractor markets, with established relationships and clear vendor communication skills
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Demonstrated experience developing conceptual/schematic-level electrical budgets and estimates, particularly on large or complex projects
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking metrics
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Proficiency with estimating and preconstruction software and Microsoft Office products
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Self-directed and comfortable operating as a department-wide resource rather than a single-project team member
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The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities
