MEP​/Systems Preconstruction Manager

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

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with…