Systems / MEPF 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.  

Responsibilities: 

• 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
   

Qualifications:

• 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

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams & followership, sets direction and executes

Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $75,000-175,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience

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Salary : $75,000 - $175,000