Electrical Preconstruction Specialist

Jet Industries
  • Salem, OR
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8 days ago

Job Description

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned contractor that has thrived since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has enabled our diversification into construction trades. This same culture has helped us create a cohesive work environment. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety. Our start-to-finish services include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, engineering, fire protection, and maintenance. Our team completes every job with efficiency, safety, and organization in mind, ensuring the best possible results, every time. You can always count on us to minimize project waste, maintain an organized project schedule, and deliver a high-quality product.

Job Summary:

The Pre-Construction Specialist is responsible for independently managing portions of the pre-construction process. This includes developing cost estimates, coordinating subcontractor input, and contributing to planning and scheduling efforts for multiple projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for:

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for various stages of design (conceptual through GMP).
  • Familiar with and able to perform basic constructability reviews and offer design-phase insights.
  • Coordinate and solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing.
  • Assist in creating project schedules and phasing strategies.
  • Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to align scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred but not required
  • 2–5 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction roles.
  • Proficiency with estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
  • Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and sequences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Basic Proficiency in English required. Candidates must have a basic understanding of English for safety purposes and to effectively communicate with colleagues, vendors, and contractors on-site. The ability to follow instructions and engage with the team is essential for success in this role.

As an equal opportunity employer, Jet Industries will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Jet Industries also enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy.

Jet Industries Inc. is a nationwide, family-owned, contractor that has thrived in business since 1977 by fostering an entrepreneurial culture that has led to our diversified construction trades.
This same culture has helped us create a cohesive work environment. Our company lives and breathes our core values of Integrity, Customer Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Safety. Our start-to-finish services include heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, engineering, fire protection, and maintenance. Our team completes every job with efficiency, safety, and organization in mind, ensuring the best possible results, every time. You can always count on us to minimize project waste, maintain an organized project schedule, and deliver a high-quality product.

Benefits

Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) matching, Referral program, Employee discount

Job Type

Full time

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalem, OR

Skills

  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
  • Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
  • Microsoft Projectunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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