Manager, Critical Facilities Pre-Construction

Job Title: Manager, Critical Facilities Pre-Construction About Echo PowerEcho Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors. We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people. Work EnvironmentThis is a hybrid role with a mix of remote work and field involvement. Candidates should reside within one hour of a commercial airport to support travel requirements (25-30%) This position is open to applicants residing in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in an eligible state or territory at the time of hire and throughout employment. What You'll Get to DoAs the Manager, Critical Facilities Pre-Construction, you will lead preconstruction activities from scope development through permitting and handoff to construction while building and developing the Critical Facilities Pre-Construction team. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical execution, estimating, project planning, and team development. As the team grows, you will establish processes, standards, and best practices while driving performance and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction planning, scope development, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, procurement, and project initiation.
• Develop and maintain estimating standards, tools, processes, and quality expectations.
• Partner with engineering, construction, project executives, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are complete, constructable, and aligned with budget and schedule.
• Prepare budgets, scope narratives, quantity take-offs, and accurate project estimates.
• Lead bid administration, subcontractor and vendor selection, proposal evaluation, and procurement activities.
• Manage equipment and material tracking, lead times, delivery status, and site coordination.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead constructability reviews and identify cost, schedule, safety, procurement, and execution risks.
• Manage permitting activities and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Own the Preconstruction-to-Construction turnover process, ensuring technical, commercial, procurement, schedule, budget, and customer requirements are clearly documented and transferred.
• Develop and lead the Critical Facilities Pre-Construction team, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent development.
• Establish consistent processes and best practices that support department growth and operational excellence.
• Partner with Project Management during early execution to provide continuity and support successful project launches.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience, including estimating, preconstruction, and/or project management.
• Experience in preconstruction, estimating, or as a Project Manager/Project Engineer on similar project types.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, and critical infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with estimating tools and software.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project preferred.
• Experience with project management platforms and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and customer focus.
• Ability to travel 25-30% of the time (nationwide, within the continental US)

What We Offer

• $126,660 - $168,724 annual salary, based on education and experience
• Annual bonus opportunity (performance based)
• Work-from-home flexibility when not in the field
• Flexible working hours
• Four weeks' vacation plus 7 company-paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Family-oriented culture
• Career growth opportunities

Compensation details: 126660-168724 Yearly Salary

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