• Electrical Pre-Construction Project Manager

    RQ Construction, LLC (Jacksonville, FL)


    12740 Gran Bay Parkway suite 140, Jacksonville, FL, USA | Salary | 135000.00-165000.00 per year Exempt | Full Time

     

    | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Life insurance

     

    Company Overview:Since 1996, RQC, LLC has been a trusted leader in the Design-Build sector, specializing in commercial and governmental projects. With a national presence and a focus on fast-track projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), RQC is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that support military infrastructure and national security.

     

    We are seeking an experienced Electrical Preconstruction Project Manager to lead electrical planning efforts on complex, large-scale commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) projects. This role drives scope definition, design coordination, scheduling, budgeting, procurement strategy, and project readiness from pursuit through handoff to operations. The position partners closely with Estimating, Design, Operations, and Project Executives to ensure projects are fully coordinated, constructible, compliant, and aligned with RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

     

    The position is located within proximity to our Jacksonville, FL office and may require occasional travel to project sites as needed.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead electrical preconstruction efforts for proposals and awarded projects

    + Review RFPs, drawings, and specifications to define scope, risks, and assumptions

    + Coordinate with designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to develop accurate scopes, budgets, and schedules

    + Develop conceptual and integrated electrical construction schedules

    + Support estimating, bid-day activities, and subcontractor buyout strategies

    + Identify long-lead electrical equipment and support early procurement planning

    + Ensure compliance with DoD requirements, installation standards, and security protocols

    + Support project handoff to Project Management and Operations

    + Contribute to continuous improvement within the Electrical Preconstruction team

    What We're Looking For

    + Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills

    + Proven leadership and communication abilities

    + Experience managing electrical budgets, schedules, procurement, and risk

    + Deep understanding of DoD design-build projects and compliance requirements

    + Ability to collaborate across disciplines and negotiate with subcontractors

    + Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and team development

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

    + 10+ years in the electrical construction industry

    + 5+ years in Electrical Project Management and/or Preconstruction

    + Experience with DoD, military, design-build, or large commercial projects preferred

    + Proficiency with tools such as McCormick, Bluebeam, P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Office

     

    Why Join RQ?Work on mission-critical projects, collaborate with experienced leaders, and play a key role in shaping project success from pursuit through execution.

     

    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).