MEP Preconstruction Manager - Design Build
About The Position
At Clark Pacific, we are builders, innovators, and problem-solvers. For over 60 years, we have been a leading design-build manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, delivering high-quality solutions for parking structures, data centers, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and commercial projects throughout the Western United States. Our integrated approach combines design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction expertise to create efficient, sustainable, and high-performing structures. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement while helping shape some of the industry's most complex and impactful projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of preconstruction experience specific to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation systems/power monitoring systems.
- Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.
- Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
- Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
- Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as QTO, Estimating, and BIM-related software.
- Outstanding communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change professionally.
- Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.
- Proven ability to develop and lead teams, enabling others to act and encouraging high performance.
- Experience presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively.
- Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maintain positive relationships.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Clark Pacific's Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
- Coordinate teams of preconstruction staff to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
- Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
- Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.
- Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
- Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.
- Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.
- Train and develop preconstruction staff in both technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
- Lead responses to RFPs and represent Clark Pacific at meetings and industry events.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, including Kaiser and VSP vision options
- Medical and dependent-care FSAs
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and whole life insurance
- 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%
- Local gym membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
