Preconstruction Manager

Overview

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects in the development phase. This role supports the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and contributes to the acquisition of profitable work.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi‑discipline projects, including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
• Lead meetings with subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements.
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions.

• 5–10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
• Knowledge of On Screen Take‑off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self‑perform estimating.
• Knowledge and experience with the local subcontractor market is a plus.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence:
  Self‑Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People/Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes.

• Field experience.

Given that a significant portion of the day will be spent at a desk, the candidate should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, including collaboration, data analysis, and strategy development. The role requires effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there will be opportunities for quiet concentration, the role also demands active movement within the office and occasional travel to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, using different modes of transportation.

The candidate must be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds on occasion (e.g., a box of files or small office equipment).

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.