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Preconstruction Manager 

Nashville

PRECONSTRUCTION MANAGER

NASHVILLE, TN

FULL TIME

 

 

About Us

 

Since 1940, Stansell Electric Company, Inc. has been a leading provider of quality electrical contracting and related services. Today, Stansell Electric continues as a family-owned company with second and third generations carrying the legacy. The core values of the company: Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Care for Employees, Honesty, and Investing in Resources; are the ultimate legacy established over 80 years ago and carried on by the amazing team today.

 

How Stansell Makes a Difference

 

By Growing our People, Serving our Customers, and Building our Communities, we stand out as the leading multi-disciplined electrical contractor and systems integrator in the Southeast. Stansell Electric provides turnkey solutions in the Transportation (Lighting, Signalization, ITS, Navigation), Industrial (Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing/Warehouse, Power), Commercial (High-rise, High-end complexes), and Infrastructure (Duct bank, Substation) markets.

 

We take pride in our unwavering commitment to Injury Free, Best Tradespeople, and Quality; while building relationships with Owners, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and other Subcontractors. We have a strong people-first culture, a record-setting safety record, and we leverage technology to enhance the effectiveness of project delivery.

 

Job Summary

The Pre-construction Manager acts as a liaison between the estimating, project management, and field teams, with a strong emphasis on field experience. This role involves developing preliminary construction approach, schedules, and bills of materials from estimates while ensuring a smooth transition from the pre-construction phase to project execution. The Pre-construction Manager operates across three primary focus areas: Prebid Review, Post Bid/Pre-Transition Prep, and Feedback Loop Processing .

Primary Responsibilities

Prebid Review

  • Assist the estimator in conducting site visits to assess existing conditions and constraints.
    • Review project plans and specifications to identify key project requirements.
    • Evaluate site conditions and make best-guess assumptions about soil conditions, traffic control needs, and other relevant factors.
    • Assess risks and safety concerns, provide mitigation strategies
    • Provide input on the types of crews and equipment required, as well as the classifications of workers needed.
    • Collaborate with the estimator to help determine approximate durations or production rates based on project specifics.

Post Bid, Pre-Transition Prep

  • Once an opportunity is likely to be awarded, collaborate with the estimator to package relevant information for a smooth handoff to the construction team.
    • Attend preconstruction meetings with customers, owners, and other stakeholders to address project requirements and expectations.
    • Assist with the initial layout of the project site, ensuring it aligns with the planned approach.
    • Participate in transition meetings with the project management team to facilitate a clear understanding of the project scope.
    • Collaborate with the field leader to thoroughly understand project details, plans, and expectations.

Feedback Loop Processing

  • Evaluate actual performance data in collaboration with field leaders and estimators to assess discrepancies in estimated versus actual production rates.
    • Identify key factors contributing to project outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement.
    • Assist in refining the method used to track costs and production rates through phase codes to enhance clarity and accuracy.

 

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of field experience in the contracting industry (electrical &/or civil) OR bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience.
  • Strength in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical documents.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to forge relationships across many roles.
  • Familiar with estimating and project management roles/processes.
  • Demonstrated understanding of project cost tracking and production rates.

 

Additional Information

Compensation is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the current market.

  • Industry Leading Health and Wellness benefit package:
  • Health and Dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account, with employer funding
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance provided
  • 401k with Generous Match
  • Performance Bonus eligibility
  • Mental health and financial counseling free for all employees
  • Tele-health

 

 

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.

TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening.

 

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