Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC is a full-service Design-Build firm headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in accelerated, ground-up commercial construction with a primary emphasis on Department of Defense work. We deliver projects from $30 million to over $300 million across the United States and U.S. territories, including California, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. Our continued success is built on six core values: Safety, Ethics, Innovation, People, Teamwork, and Discipline - To provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders.
Our services span construction management, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction (VDC), and sustainable/LEED-focused solutions, executed nationwide through dedicated field teams assigned to each jobsite.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager to lead electrical preconstruction strategy across multiple projects and pursuits at RQ Construction. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and preparing electrical scopes from early design through turnover to operations. The position ensures electrical systems are fully defined, coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project goals.
Working closely with Estimating, Design, Operations, and senior leadership, this role supports pursuits through scope development, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and risk mitigation. The Senior Electrical Preconstruction Manager also contributes to value engineering, supports major project pursuits, and helps mentor preconstruction staff while promoting best practices and continuous improvement within the electrical department.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $125,000 - $130,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Hybrid work schedule
Qualifications
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BA/BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required. Equivalent work experience and training may be considered.
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Additional coursework in project management, construction management, electrical trade school, BIM, or CADD preferred.
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10+ years of experience in the electrical industry, including 5+ years as an Electrical Project Manager or in Electrical Preconstruction required.
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Experience developing conceptual estimates and managing design for electrical and telecommunications/data systems highly desirable.
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Experience in design-build government (DoD), military, or large commercial construction projects preferred.
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Proficiency with MS 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) preferred.
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Experience with McCormick, Bluebeam Revu, P6, Autodesk Cloud, or similar construction software required.
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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).