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Shimmick

Electrical Preconstruction Manager

1w

Shimmick

US · Full-time · $165,000 – $195,000

About this role

Axia Electric seeks a highly talented Electrical Preconstruction Manager. This role offers growth while improving infrastructure across western US states. It shapes projects from concept through construction by aligning cost, schedule, constructability, and risk into an executable path.

Evaluate site conditions for build feasibility within budgets and timeframes. Develop budgets from conceptual designs, create schedules with milestones, and manage subcontractor bids. Perform value engineering and risk mitigation using alternative electrical systems.

Axia Electric leads in heavy civil and industrial electrical construction for water/wastewater, transportation, transit, renewable energy, and power markets. The team has secured major projects like the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility and $235 million EVMWD expansion. They deliver complex systems with expertise in power distribution, instrumentation, and controls.

Preconstruction drives project success with direct executive exposure and influence on pursuits. Join problem solvers and innovators pursuing better outcomes for clients. Shape infrastructure projects in a team valuing accountability and field-ready solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Knowledge of efficient electrical design concepts to inform client decisions
  • Understanding of electrical code and material alternatives
  • Experience analyzing scopes of work and providing cost comparisons with recommendations
  • Familiarity with vendor management and submittal requirements
  • Expertise in power distribution, instrumentation, and controls for complex systems

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate site conditions and project requirements to determine if a design can be built within the owner's budget and timeframe
  • Develop detailed budgets from conceptual designs and refine them as plans become more specific
  • Create and validate comprehensive timelines including milestones for design, permitting, and long-lead material procurement
  • Identify, prequalify, and solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors to ensure competitive pricing and scope coverage
  • Analyze design elements to suggest cost-saving alternatives without sacrificing quality or performance
  • Suggest alternative electrical systems or materials that reduce costs or energy consumption while maintaining quality
  • Drive coordination between architects, engineers, and clients to align on project scope and execution strategy

Benefits

  • Direct exposure to executive leadership
  • Influence over major project pursuits
  • Opportunity to shape complex infrastructure projects from the ground up
  • Part of a team valuing innovation, accountability, and practical solutions