Senior Electrical Pre-Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RQ Construction is looking to bring on an experienced Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to lead and support electrical planning activities across multiple active projects and upcoming pursuits. This role is critical in driving the electrical preconstruction phase from early design through handoff to field teams, ensuring all systems are fully developed, coordinated, and ready for construction.

In this position, you will take ownership of organizing and advancing electrical scopes during the initial stages of projects, ensuring designs are thorough, aligned with project goals, and practical to build. You will collaborate closely with teams across Estimating, Design, Operations, and executive leadership to support pursuits through scope definition, design coordination, cost development, scheduling, procurement strategies, and risk assessment.

The role also includes participating in value engineering efforts, contributing to large-scale and complex project pursuits, and providing guidance and mentorship to preconstruction team members. Additionally, you will help drive standardization, implement best practices, and support continuous improvement efforts within the electrical preconstruction function.

Established in 1996, RQC, LLC has evolved from a Southern California-based contractor into a national Design-Build organization. The company delivers full-service construction solutions across the country, with a strong track record in fast-paced commercial builds and a significant focus on Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 - $130,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline required (equivalent experience may be considered)
• Additional training in project management, construction management, electrical trade programs, BIM, or CADD is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the electrical field, including at least 2 years in an Electrical Project Manager or Electrical Preconstruction role
• Strong background in developing conceptual estimates and managing electrical and low-voltage/data system design is highly preferred
• Experience with design-build projects in government, military (DoD), or large commercial environments is a plus
• Experience with McCormick, Bluebeam Revu, P6, Autodesk Cloud, or similar construction software required
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) preferred

Built on the principles of Quality, Integrity, and Leadership, RQ fosters a team-oriented culture focused on innovation and excellence, offering employees a strong work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Join RQ, apply today!

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).