Looking for more than just a job MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits training educational opportunities and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years we have designed built installed and maintained our clients systems projects and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety value and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables data centers oil and gas food and beverage manufacturing chemical and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Preconstruction Managerwilling to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!

What You Will Do

Preconstruction Leadership

• Lead preconstruction efforts for electrical construction industrial and mission-critical projects from initial opportunity through project award.
• Coordinate estimating budgeting constructability reviews scheduling and value engineering efforts.
• Partner with Business Development and Operations to develop competitive pursuit strategies.
• Participate in go/no-go meetings bid reviews and project risk assessments.
• Develop project budgets scope reviews and preliminary schedules.
• Ensure seamless handoff of awarded projects to Project Management and Operations teams.

Estimating & Proposal Management

• Manage the preparation of detailed cost estimates labor projections material pricing and bid proposals.
• Review drawings specifications and contract documents to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Ensure estimates are accurate complete and aligned with company standards.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor quotations.
• Support negotiated work design-build projects and competitive bid opportunities.
• Assist in developing customer presentations and proposal documents.

Procurement Coordination

• Partner with the Purchasing team during preconstruction to identify long-lead equipment and material requirements.
• Assist with vendor selection pricing evaluations and procurement planning.
• Build relationships with manufacturers distributors and specialty suppliers.
• Monitor material pricing trends availability and market conditions.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and customer expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering Operations Project Management and Field Leadership throughout the preconstruction process.
• Ensure project scopes budgets schedules and assumptions are clearly documented.
• Coordinate project turnover meetings and documentation.
• Support constructability reviews and identify opportunities to improve project execution.
• Communicate project risks schedule impacts and estimating assumptions to leadership.

Process Improvement

• Help develop and improve estimating standards templates and preconstruction processes.
• Assist with implementation of estimating software ERP systems and process improvements.
• Track estimating accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to standardization of project documentation and reporting.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Business or a related field preferred.
• 58 yearsof experience in electrical construction industrial contracting mission-critical/data center projects or a related industry.
• Experience managing preconstruction estimating or project engineering functions.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems construction methods labor productivity and project delivery.
• Experience preparing conceptual design-build and hard bid estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications and contract documents.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs labor units material pricing and scheduling.
• Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with estimating software Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/project management systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting:
  • Hyperscale and mission-critical data center projects
  • Industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Automation and controls projects
  • Renewable energy infrastructure
  • Large commercial electrical construction
• Experience with Design-Build Design-Assist and EPC project delivery.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Accubid Trimble ConEst or similar estimating platforms.
• Established relationships with electrical manufacturers suppliers and distributors.
• Experience coordinating with purchasing and supply chain teams.
• LEED PMP or other construction industry certifications are a plus.

Physical demands

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other liftingrequired from various levels
• Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

What youll love about us

MKD employees are the companys greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing physical health and financial planning to engaging perks and discounts we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation and parental leave we prioritize initiatives that support the growth development and happiness of our people.

• On the job training with fully accredited training programs
• Eligibility to Medical Dental and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The salary pay range for this position is $135000- $160000 annually. Please note that the compensation range reflects the base pay only and does not include benefits or bonuses this role may be eligible to receive.

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status or genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.