Senior Preconstruction Manager
Miller Electric Company, Charlotte, NC, United States
We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio‑visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.
Senior Preconstruction Manager Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well‑being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. You’ll develop through hands‑on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.
Responsibilities
Provide conceptual budgeting and tools to Business Development to facilitate accurate and efficient qualifying of projects.
Coordinate the Estimating effort on bids, including front‑end document review.
Organize and lead bid reviews.
Perform Estimating as needed to meet deadlines.
Vendor and Subcontractor Management.
Assist Business Development with legal and risk management on all contracts.
Review and implement the technical strategy for proposals with BD and Sales Operations.
Client correspondence.
Project interviews to represent budget approach and Precon management.
Identify cost impacts throughout the preconstruction phase and submit change orders.
Provide VE and various client‑requested pricing exercises.
Manage financials of engineering and BIM.
Populate billing SOV.
Establish project budget from the estimate.
Act as project manager during the preconstruction phase of projects.
This can include the following responsibilities:
Attend project meetings and have the client (GC) interfacing
Coordinate with engineering, precon, and BIM
Manage material releases
Identify and price change orders
Manage construction budget
Delegate tasks to supporting team members.
Train and mentor team members.
Review deliverables for accuracy.
Lead estimate reviews.
Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractor partners, and clients.
Work with the Group Manager of Preconstruction, developing best‑in‑class Preconstruction services for internal and external clients.
Keep project leadership informed about all open or unresolved design issues and track design and cost changes during project design development.
Participates in meetings and presentations to present the benefits of Miller Electric Preconstruction Services.
Oversee the Development of designs, cost estimates, and value engineering solutions.
Serve as the single point of contact for the Project Manager for all PreConstruction activities.
Guide project managers during the design phase to ensure that construction activities comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Education & Experience (Required)
Experience with electrical contracting and/or MEP coordination.
Proficiency in electrical estimating and understanding of project budgeting.
Proficiency in ConEst, Microsoft Suite, Excel, Coins and Bluebeam.
Experience in the management of design‑build projects.
Verifiable experience in safe, reliable, and integrity‑driven work habits, including working in an unsupervised field setting when appropriate.
A balance of technical knowledge and communications skills.
Ability to manage and train others.
Ability to build relationships with clients and communicate confidently in project interviews.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience as an electrical project manager.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
Benefits
Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric).
401k retirement with company matching.
Vision plans.
Disability Insurance.
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Travel Accident Insurance.
Paid Vacation & Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
College Coach Services.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Senior Preconstruction Manager Join Miller Electric and be part of a team that values quality, collaboration, and employee well‑being. This role offers meaningful project work, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including paid medical and dental coverage. You’ll develop through hands‑on experience, peer collaboration, and ongoing technical training.
Responsibilities
Provide conceptual budgeting and tools to Business Development to facilitate accurate and efficient qualifying of projects.
Coordinate the Estimating effort on bids, including front‑end document review.
Organize and lead bid reviews.
Perform Estimating as needed to meet deadlines.
Vendor and Subcontractor Management.
Assist Business Development with legal and risk management on all contracts.
Review and implement the technical strategy for proposals with BD and Sales Operations.
Client correspondence.
Project interviews to represent budget approach and Precon management.
Identify cost impacts throughout the preconstruction phase and submit change orders.
Provide VE and various client‑requested pricing exercises.
Manage financials of engineering and BIM.
Populate billing SOV.
Establish project budget from the estimate.
Act as project manager during the preconstruction phase of projects.
This can include the following responsibilities:
Attend project meetings and have the client (GC) interfacing
Coordinate with engineering, precon, and BIM
Manage material releases
Identify and price change orders
Manage construction budget
Delegate tasks to supporting team members.
Train and mentor team members.
Review deliverables for accuracy.
Lead estimate reviews.
Coordinate design activities with consultants, subcontractor partners, and clients.
Work with the Group Manager of Preconstruction, developing best‑in‑class Preconstruction services for internal and external clients.
Keep project leadership informed about all open or unresolved design issues and track design and cost changes during project design development.
Participates in meetings and presentations to present the benefits of Miller Electric Preconstruction Services.
Oversee the Development of designs, cost estimates, and value engineering solutions.
Serve as the single point of contact for the Project Manager for all PreConstruction activities.
Guide project managers during the design phase to ensure that construction activities comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Education & Experience (Required)
Experience with electrical contracting and/or MEP coordination.
Proficiency in electrical estimating and understanding of project budgeting.
Proficiency in ConEst, Microsoft Suite, Excel, Coins and Bluebeam.
Experience in the management of design‑build projects.
Verifiable experience in safe, reliable, and integrity‑driven work habits, including working in an unsupervised field setting when appropriate.
A balance of technical knowledge and communications skills.
Ability to manage and train others.
Ability to build relationships with clients and communicate confidently in project interviews.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience as an electrical project manager.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or Engineering.
Benefits
Medical and Dental (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric).
401k retirement with company matching.
Vision plans.
Disability Insurance.
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Travel Accident Insurance.
Paid Vacation & Holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
College Coach Services.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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