MYR Group Inc.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Pre-Planning Specialist plays a critical role in shaping the success of projects by planning the most efficient methods of execution. This role focuses on constructability, prefab strategy, and early integration with BIM and project teams to optimize shop fabrication and field installation. By standardizing best practices and leveraging data-driven planning, the Pre-Planning Specialist ensures improved field productivity, estimating accuracy, and overall project outcomes.
Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.
Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.
Essential Functions
Project Review & Constructability
Review all awarded projects over $6M for constructability and prefab opportunities.
Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to determine the most efficient methods of installation.
Develop detailed
build plans
outlining project sequencing, labor strategies, material flow, and tool requirements.
Identify standard products, methods, and assemblies that should be used on each project.
Review specifications and prepare spec cheat sheets prior to takeoff and planning.
Prefab Opportunity Identification
Analyze project scopes, BIM models, and historical prefab catalogs to identify prefabrication opportunities.
Collaborate with estimators and project managers to establish prefab goals during early project stages.
Define project-specific prefab deliverables, including racks, kits, assemblies, and skids.
Integration with BIM
Attend BIM kickoff meetings and coordination sessions.
Perform
BIM markups
to highlight prefabrication opportunities, field constraints, and installation sequencing.
Translate coordinated BIM outputs into
buildable prefab spool packages
and shop drawings.
Verify constructability of the model before spooling and releasing drawings to the prefab shop.
Coordination with Prefab & Manufacturing
Act as the primary liaison between project teams and the prefab shop.
Track the status of prefab assemblies and ensure timely delivery to the field.
Develop visual workflows and dashboards to monitor prefab progress and implementation.
Standardization & Catalog Development
Build, maintain, and expand the company’s internal Prefab Catalog (fixtures, racks, whips, trapeze, conduit bends, assemblies, etc.).
Integrate standard methods and products into each project plan to improve repeatability and reduce variability.
Manage a virtual ordering portal for project managers and field foremen.
Establish usage standards for assemblies to improve estimating predictability and project consistency.
Procurement Collaboration
Identify opportunities for grouped material buyouts across multiple projects.
Collaborate with procurement on kit-based purchasing strategies for prefab assemblies.
Package project material BOMs with prefab deliverables to improve pricing, staging, and logistics.
Process Development & Improvement
Create and maintain internal SOPs and workflows for prefab planning and execution.
Define clear handoffs between estimating, preconstruction, BIM, prefab, field, and procurement teams.
Lead lessons‑learned sessions and integrate continuous improvement feedback into workflows.
Enhanced Kickoff & Pre‑Install Coordination
Partner with project leadership to facilitate the Enhanced Kickoff meeting process.
Present prefab opportunities, build plans, and standard methods at kickoff and pre‑install meetings.
Support field teams in understanding and implementing prefab and installation strategies.
May be required to travel to project locations in Colorado
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company‑designed 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
ABOUT YOU Qualifications
Completion of an electrical construction apprentice program or holder of a valid state electrician license/certification or 4 years field experience as a journeyman electrician, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Revit experience and detailed understanding of its processing including setting up and maintaining jobs, files, families, schedules and work sets
Experience in 4D modeling
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning, detailing, or BIM coordination
Minimum 5 years of experience in the electrical construction industry
Preferred Education
High school diploma or GED
Degree in Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Planning, or similar discipline; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems construction and maintenance
Proficiency with BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD) and spool drawing production
Working level knowledge and understanding of construction drawings, installation methods, and prefab workflows
Solid knowledge of standard products, assemblies, and industry best practices
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to analyze drawings and specifications and recommend constructability improvements
Solid knowledge of electric system components and construction
Knowledge of NEC electrical codes
WHAT WE OFFER Compensation & Benefits
Salary $100,000-$125,000 / year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
Annual
Paid Time Off
starting at
15 days plus 10 paid Holidays
(our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous
401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and
Annual profit‑sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program
(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company‑paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company‑paid business travel accident insurance.
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
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.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
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Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.
Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.
Essential Functions
Project Review & Constructability
Review all awarded projects over $6M for constructability and prefab opportunities.
Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to determine the most efficient methods of installation.
Develop detailed
build plans
outlining project sequencing, labor strategies, material flow, and tool requirements.
Identify standard products, methods, and assemblies that should be used on each project.
Review specifications and prepare spec cheat sheets prior to takeoff and planning.
Prefab Opportunity Identification
Analyze project scopes, BIM models, and historical prefab catalogs to identify prefabrication opportunities.
Collaborate with estimators and project managers to establish prefab goals during early project stages.
Define project-specific prefab deliverables, including racks, kits, assemblies, and skids.
Integration with BIM
Attend BIM kickoff meetings and coordination sessions.
Perform
BIM markups
to highlight prefabrication opportunities, field constraints, and installation sequencing.
Translate coordinated BIM outputs into
buildable prefab spool packages
and shop drawings.
Verify constructability of the model before spooling and releasing drawings to the prefab shop.
Coordination with Prefab & Manufacturing
Act as the primary liaison between project teams and the prefab shop.
Track the status of prefab assemblies and ensure timely delivery to the field.
Develop visual workflows and dashboards to monitor prefab progress and implementation.
Standardization & Catalog Development
Build, maintain, and expand the company’s internal Prefab Catalog (fixtures, racks, whips, trapeze, conduit bends, assemblies, etc.).
Integrate standard methods and products into each project plan to improve repeatability and reduce variability.
Manage a virtual ordering portal for project managers and field foremen.
Establish usage standards for assemblies to improve estimating predictability and project consistency.
Procurement Collaboration
Identify opportunities for grouped material buyouts across multiple projects.
Collaborate with procurement on kit-based purchasing strategies for prefab assemblies.
Package project material BOMs with prefab deliverables to improve pricing, staging, and logistics.
Process Development & Improvement
Create and maintain internal SOPs and workflows for prefab planning and execution.
Define clear handoffs between estimating, preconstruction, BIM, prefab, field, and procurement teams.
Lead lessons‑learned sessions and integrate continuous improvement feedback into workflows.
Enhanced Kickoff & Pre‑Install Coordination
Partner with project leadership to facilitate the Enhanced Kickoff meeting process.
Present prefab opportunities, build plans, and standard methods at kickoff and pre‑install meetings.
Support field teams in understanding and implementing prefab and installation strategies.
May be required to travel to project locations in Colorado
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company‑designed 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
ABOUT YOU Qualifications
Completion of an electrical construction apprentice program or holder of a valid state electrician license/certification or 4 years field experience as a journeyman electrician, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Revit experience and detailed understanding of its processing including setting up and maintaining jobs, files, families, schedules and work sets
Experience in 4D modeling
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning, detailing, or BIM coordination
Minimum 5 years of experience in the electrical construction industry
Preferred Education
High school diploma or GED
Degree in Construction Management, Design, Engineering, Planning, or similar discipline; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Advanced knowledge of electrical systems construction and maintenance
Proficiency with BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD) and spool drawing production
Working level knowledge and understanding of construction drawings, installation methods, and prefab workflows
Solid knowledge of standard products, assemblies, and industry best practices
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to analyze drawings and specifications and recommend constructability improvements
Solid knowledge of electric system components and construction
Knowledge of NEC electrical codes
WHAT WE OFFER Compensation & Benefits
Salary $100,000-$125,000 / year
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
Annual
Paid Time Off
starting at
15 days plus 10 paid Holidays
(our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous
401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and
Annual profit‑sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program
(support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company‑paid short and long‑term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company‑paid business travel accident insurance.
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
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.
MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
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