MEP​/Systems Preconstruction Manager

Responsibilities

Clark is seeking an experienced Systems (MEPF) Preconstruction Manager with a preferred expertise and focus in electrical and low voltage systems to support our LA/OC Offices.

• Lead various aspects of the MEPF systems (electrical and low voltage experience is preferred) preconstruction process with internal team members, trade partners, designers, engineers, and project stakeholders to deliver a design that is on budget, on schedule, and compliant with program standards.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
• Drive value analysis process by identifying opportunities on projects and sharing insights on how to make the design more cost effective, efficient, and constructable.
• Leverage personal knowledge base and experience to collect and analyze cost data, identify options, provide recommendations and solutions to budget and design issues as they arise.
• Conduct document reviews during the development of Construction Documents to verify compliance with program, design intent and pace of advancement.
• Lead stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings, value analysis sessions and design conferences related to the MEPF systems.
• Support the preconstruction lead in the development of design deliverables and workflow during the design process, including critical decisions regarding design packaging to support subcontracting and permitting.
• Support the preconstruction lead in the design review process to ensure collection and resolution of all comments.
• Collaborate internally with project managers, preconstruction managers, other trade cost estimators, and field leadership to develop overall project cost and schedule.
• Develop trade partner RFPs and RFQs for a best value trade partner evaluation and selection.
• Supervise and train other department estimators and/or preconstruction managers in your primary area of expertise.
• Solicit trade partner and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope, qualifications, risks and opportunities.
• Lead meetings with trade partners to identify and resolve scope gaps/double‑ups, schedule opportunities/challenges and design options.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve small, minority and/or disadvantaged business participation.
• Maintain a database of estimated and actual costs and lead times.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.
• Examine construction sites to account for unusual or challenging conditions in the estimate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners.

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience. 5+ years of estimating and cost control related experience. Preferred experience in the electrical commercial construction industry working on large-scale projects managing preconstruction and/or design to achieve cost, schedule, and programmatic goals. Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Building Connected, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam Software. Familiarity with Beck Destini Estimator, Fieldwire, and JOIN would be a plus.

Field experience is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of design and cost management principles and practices.
• Ability to lead and/or be a part of a team on multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi‑task.
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self‑perform estimating.
• Understanding of integrated design and construction schedules.
• Ability to motivate and collaborate with peers working at other firms.
• Ability to work with and present to executive leadership.
• Self‑motivated, organized team player with ability to manage work priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative, creative work environment and influence others.

• Self‑motivated, results oriented,…