Preconstruction Project Manager

Posting Title: Preconstruction Project Manager                                   Reports To: Preconstruction ManagerLocation: Texas or Remote                                                  Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000 *This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.  Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.WHO WE AREFor more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything. THE COMMERCIAL TEAMOur strong project management teams, dedicated in-house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them. ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Preconstruction Project Manager (PPM), you will be the lead project manager during the preconstruction phase of projects. It will be your responsibility to manage RFP’s, Estimates, design, BIM, procurement, budget, deliverables, and client relations until the project is turned over to the project management team. Project Budgeting

• Providing conceptual budgeting and tools to BD to facilitate accurate and efficient qualifying of projects.
• Coordinating the Estimating effort on bids including front end document review.
• Organizing and lead bid reviews.
• Perform Estimating as needed to meet deadlines
• Vendor and Subcontractor Management
• Assisting BD with legal and risk management on all contracts.
• Reviewing and implementing the technical strategy for proposals with BD and Sales Operations.
• Client correspondence
• Project interviews to represent budget approach and Precon management

Budget Management

• Identify cost impacts throughout 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 JDE budget from estimate
• Establish project EVM

Preconstruction Management

• Act as project manager during the preconstruction phase of projects. This can include the following responsibilities:
• Attend project meetings and have client (GC) interfacing
• Coordinate with engineering, precon, and BIM
• Manage material releases
• Identify and price change orders
• Manage construction budget

Team Management

• Delegate tasks to supporting team members
• Train and mentor team members
• Review deliverables for accuracy
• Lead estimate reviews

Miscellaneous Project Management Tasks

• There are few limitations for what tasks you can take on as a PPM. You will be required to own various a-typical deliverables that arise during preconstruction. 
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the projects or objectives of the department

Knowledge: A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Job Complexity: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.    Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. ABOUT YOUWith years of experience as a Project Manager for an electrical contractor, you are efficient in estimating and have a strong understanding of project budgeting. You bring experience in the management of design-build projects, and have a natural ability to build relationships with clients co