What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager position at RQ Construction?
RQ Construction is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to oversee and guide electrical planning efforts across multiple projects and pursuits. This role is instrumental in managing the electrical preconstruction process from initial design through transition to field operations, ensuring all systems are clearly defined, coordinated, and ready for execution.
In this position, you will lead the development and organization of electrical scopes during early project phases, confirming that designs are complete, aligned with project objectives, and feasible for construction. You will work closely with cross-functional teams-including Estimating, Design, Operations, and executive leadership-to support project pursuits through scope development, design integration, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and risk evaluation.
Additional responsibilities include supporting value engineering initiatives, contributing to large and complex project pursuits, and mentoring team members within the preconstruction group. This role also promotes consistency, best practices, and ongoing process improvements within the electrical discipline.
Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC has grown from a regional contractor in Southern California into a nationwide Design-Build firm. We deliver comprehensive construction services across the United States, specializing in fast-paced commercial projects with a strong emphasis on Department of Defense (DoD) work.
Pay range: $125-135k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K/Match
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline required; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
- Additional training in project management, construction management, electrical trade school, BIM, or CADD preferred
- Minimum of 10 years in the electrical industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role as an Electrical Project Manager or in Electrical Preconstruction
- Background in conceptual estimating and electrical system design, including telecommunications and data infrastructure, preferred
- Prior experience with design-build projects in government, military (DoD), or large-scale commercial environments is highly desirable
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) preferred
- Hands-on experience with software such as McCormick, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera P6, Autodesk Cloud, or comparable platforms required
Join RQ Construction and be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality and innovative construction solutions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.
All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
Salary : $125,000 - $130,000