Electrical Preconstruction Manager

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm dedicated to safely delivering the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential, and sports & entertainment sectors.

About the Team

As part of our integrated service offerings, Clayco's Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI) provides a turnkey solution to execute complex building and process systems. SEI manages the preconstruction, design, purchasing, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and process scopes of work, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines.

About the Role

The Electrical Preconstruction Manager is a pivotal member of the SEI team, participating in all aspects of the preconstruction process for electrical systems. This role exists to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates with a specific focus on heavy and advanced manufacturing, industrial, and mission-critical projects. You will serve as a central hub, interacting with engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and a multi-discipline estimating team to ensure project success.

The pace is fast, and the work is challenging. You will tackle creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs nationwide. No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does, and this role is essential to maintaining that competitive edge.

Why Clayco?

Clayco is recognized as a leader in the industry, named a 2025 Best Place to Work by the St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Phoenix Business Journals. We are also ranked among the Top 400 ENR Data Center Contractors (Top 3), Top 100 ENR Design-Build Firms (Top 5), and Top 100 ENR Green Contractors (Top 3).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clayco is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive culture where teamwork and leadership thrive. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.

Work location

Work model: On-site

4th Alley South, Automotive Historic District, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35233, United States

Birmingham, Alabama

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAttend pre-bid meetings to analyze site conditions and determine project scope
check_circleReview project documents to identify material, equipment, and labor requirements
check_circleParticipate in design coordination meetings to support conceptual estimate development
check_circlePerform quantity surveys of electrical systems using digitized software and labor rates
check_circlePerform quantity surveys on completed designs to support historical cost data collection
check_circleEvaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals to identify best value responses
check_circleCoordinate with teams to evaluate productivity and forecast schedule and costs
check_circlePrepare written scopes of work for subcontracts and coordinate with other trades
check_circleSupport project management tasks including budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
verified5-10 years of experience in construction
verified3+ years of experience estimating electrical systems
verifiedExperience in heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets
verifiedAbility to read electrical drawings and blue models
verifiedProficiency in BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
verifiedExperience using estimating software, preference for Trimble products

Nice to Have

Preferred emphasis on heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets. Preference for Trimble products.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleDiscretionary Annual Bonus based on company and individual performancecheck_circleComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance planscheck_circle401k retirement plancheck_circleGenerous paid time off and paid company holidaysEmployee assistance program

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Trimble, Mcaa, PHCC, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Systems, Estimating.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Frequently asked questions about Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco

What does a Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco will attend pre-bid meetings to analyze site conditions and determine project scope; review project documents to identify material, equipment, and labor requirements; participate in design coordination meetings to support conceptual estimate development; and perform quantity surveys of electrical systems using digitized software and labor rates.

What are the requirements for this Electrical Preconstruction Manager role?expand_more

Clayco is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; 5-10 years of experience in construction; 3+ years of experience estimating electrical systems; Experience in heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets; Ability to read electrical drawings and blue models; and Proficiency in BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Where is the Electrical Preconstruction Manager role at Clayco located?expand_more

Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco is based in 4th Alley South, Automotive Historic District, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35233, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Electrical Preconstruction Manager job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Clayco has listed this Electrical Preconstruction Manager role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Electrical Preconstruction Manager role?expand_more

Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco typically requires 5–10 years of relevant experience at the senior level.

What skills do you need for the Electrical Preconstruction Manager role at Clayco?expand_more

Key skills for Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco include Bluebeam; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Powerpoint; Trimble; Mcaa; PHCC; Electrical Engineering; and Construction Management.

What education is required for Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

What category does the Electrical Preconstruction Manager role belong to?expand_more

Electrical Preconstruction Manager at Clayco is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.