MEP / Systems Preconstruction Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

31d • $75,000 - $175,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
• Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Beck Destini Estimator, Fieldwire, and JOIN would be a plus

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees