Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager – Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

. Provide preconstruction and estimating leadership and expertise to projects and project teams .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preconstruction and estimating leadership within the electrical construction industry, with a strong focus on developing accurate electrical estimates, managing subcontractor relationships, and supporting project teams through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsDESTINI EstimatorMission Critical Data Center ExperiencePreconstruction Leadership

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Hard Skills

Electrical EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsConstruction Means and MethodsSustainable Initiatives EvaluationCSI Work Breakdown StructureUniformat II Work Breakdown Structure

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationCustomer FocusProfessionalismIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

DESTINI EstimatorMicrosoft ExcelOSTBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringArchitectural DegreeConstruction Management Degree

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionElectrical ConstructionPreconstructionSubcontractor ManagementData Center

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide preconstruction and estimating leadership and expertise to projects and project teams
Develop conceptual and detailed electrical estimates at varying design stages
Scope, compare, and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements
Solicit subcontractor pricing and evaluate budgeting and bid proposals
Perform quantity take-offs of all electrical systems
Record final estimates and maintain cost history
Support development, architectural, and construction teams with value design, costs, schedules, procurement, and project pursuits
Train Cost Engineers and Project Management staff
Provide direction regarding electrical project scope, market pricing, and available resources
Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets
Clarify scope inclusions, exclusions, and delineation points
Assist field teams with early project schedules and temporary electrical system needs
Develop understanding of client project requirements
Evaluate construction means and methods for schedule and cost impacts
Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and commissioning agents on early project planning and design evaluation
Conduct electrical design-set constructability reviews
Assist with early electrical subcontractor agreement negotiations and change requests
Develop contacts and relationships with potential clients
Deliver formal sales presentations to prospective customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural or Construction Management degree (or equivalent work experience)
At least 10 years of proven experience in the commercial/electrical construction industry
Mission Critical Data Center experience preferred
Preconstruction experience with an Electrical subcontractor preferred
Experience with early procurement of scopes/equipment preferred
Experience evaluating sustainable initiatives for Electrical Systems preferred
Understanding of construction means and methods, building types, and procurement methods
Proficiency with CSI and Uniformat II work breakdown structures
Ability to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs and summarize data meaningfully
Working knowledge of DESTINI Estimator, Microsoft Excel, OST, and Bluebeam
Proactive and effective communication, customer focus, professionalism, honesty, and integrity
Requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Charitable Donation Matching
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)