Preconstruction Manager

Clark Construction Group•Charleston, SC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to support our Atlanta office and our southeastern projects. The Preconstruction Manager’s key responsibilities include supporting Project teams in developing and maintaining detailed budgets for MEP/Systems specialties primarily in the Preconstruction Phase, but also as needed in the Construction Phase. These budgets are typically produced at key design milestones and are maintained continually throughout the design process. The MEP/Systems Preconstruction Manager will also develop and manage relationships with MEP/Systems Trade Partners. At all steps, the MEP/Systems Preconstruction Manager will employ constructability and value analysis methods to assist the team in maintaining budget and making design decisions. The MEP/Systems Preconstruction Manager will establish and maintain Project specific cost data, as well as develop historical cost data and information on emerging MEP/Systems trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), Construction Management, Architecture or other related discipline preferred.
5-10+ years of total professional experience in related roles on mid-size to large projects.
3-4 years of specialized estimating in one or more of MEP/Systems trades.
MS Excel capability.
Understanding of design and construction processes and related time frames.
Analyze and evaluate for completeness and applicability of a Request for Proposal, Basis of Design, Bridging Documents, etc.
Evaluate and compare design issuances from Conceptual, to schematic, to design development through construction phase.
Evaluate Trade Partner proposals and make a recommendation based on best value.
Familiarity with specialty trade estimating standards and techniques.
Knowledge of MEP/Systems design approaches and concepts.
Comprehensive knowledge of MEP/Systems and components.
General Familiarity with Plan Check Procedures and time frames.
Administer MEP/Systems Trade preconstruction contracts.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Following Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Monitoring and responding to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address time-sensitive matters or emergencies.

Nice To Haves

PE license is a plus.
Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam experience is a plus.
Engineering Design experience is a plus.
Field experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supporting Project teams in developing and maintaining detailed budgets for MEP/Systems specialties primarily in the Preconstruction Phase, but also as needed in the Construction Phase.
Developing and managing relationships with MEP/Systems Trade Partners.
Employing constructability and value analysis methods to assist the team in maintaining budget and making design decisions.
Establishing and maintaining Project specific cost data, as well as developing historical cost data and information on emerging MEP/Systems trends.
Collaboration with other trade managers/estimators and our Trade Partners to develop a complete project cost.
Leveraging knowledge base and experience to collect and analyze cost data, identify options, provide recommendations and solutions to budget and design issues as they arise.
Identifying project needs and presenting/recommending problem resolutions to the team.
Performing research and analyzing design data and quantity take offs related to MEP/Systems.
Providing expertise to ensure alignment between an established Basis of Design, construction standards, material standards, Code requirements and schedule.
Assisting the design team with designing technical solutions to accommodate design development or other client needs within the budget constraints.
Proactively and continuously seeking new approaches to work, and improving by developing better, faster, more innovative and efficient ways to complete activities and tasks.
Participating in review and evaluation of new software, tools and technology.
Producing complete cost estimates based on Project Documents.
Coordinating scope of work with other trade managers/estimators to eliminate “scope-gap”.
Filling in missing components using parametric data, conceptual budgeting rules of thumb and data utilizing historical data and input from our Trade Partners.
Establishing baseline for MEP/Systems estimates, identifying and comparing key project metrics.
Maintaining and tracking MEP/Systems budgets from concept through Construction documentation, including cost updates incrementally during design development.
Assembling and maintaining MEP/Systems Cost Databases at line item or component level.
Maintaining MEP/Systems Cost Database for project level for various Building types.
Performing constructability and code compliance reviews.
Leading value-analysis efforts for MEP Trades.
Making recommendations and performing evaluations of value engineering items.
Preparing notice to bidders with specific bid instructions, defining scope of work, construction support and other project requirements.
Organizing and leading subcontractor proposal review meetings and interviews.
Collaborating with Preconstruction and Project management teams in the trade buyout process.