Preconstruction Manager (MEP/Systems)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Clark is seeking a Preconstruction Manager (MEP/Systems) to support its Atlanta office and southeastern projects. The role supports project teams in developing and maintaining detailed budgets for MEP/Systems specialties, primarily during preconstruction and as needed during construction. Budgets are prepared at key design milestones and updated throughout the design process. The position also develops and manages relationships with MEP/Systems Trade Partners and applies constructability and value analysis to help maintain budgets and inform design decisions. It establishes project-specific cost data and develops historical cost information, including data on emerging MEP/Systems trends. The Preconstruction Manager collaborates with trade managers, estimators, Trade Partners, design teams, and project management teams to produce complete project costs, review design and proposals, resolve budget and design issues, and support trade buyout. The role requires periodic travel to support Western Region offices. This active, hands-on role includes frequent time on construction sites, navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists, as well as office work. Site conditions may include varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role also involves extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and responsiveness to time-sensitive communications or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly testing are required.

Requirements

5–10+ years of total professional experience in related roles on mid-size to large projects.
3–4 years of specialized estimating experience in one or more MEP/Systems trades.
Capability with MS Excel.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, and a team player; accountable, ethical, innovative, and resilient; able to build relationships and teams, set direction, and execute in alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence.
Ability to work in an active, hands-on role, including frequent standing and navigating construction sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to time-sensitive communications or emergencies.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), Construction Management, Architecture, or another related discipline is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam.
Engineering design experience.
Field experience.
Familiarity with specialty trade estimating standards and techniques.
Knowledge of MEP/Systems design approaches and concepts and comprehensive knowledge of MEP/Systems and components.
General familiarity with plan-check procedures and time frames.
Understanding of design and construction processes and related time frames.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other trade managers, estimators, and Trade Partners to develop complete project costs.
Collect and analyze cost data, identify options, and recommend solutions to budget and design issues.
Identify project needs and present or recommend resolutions to the team.
Research and analyze design data and MEP/Systems quantity takeoffs.
Ensure alignment among the Basis of Design, construction and material standards, code requirements, and schedule.
Assist design teams in developing technical solutions that meet design development or client needs within budget constraints.
Seek and develop more effective, innovative, and efficient approaches to completing work.
Participate in reviewing and evaluating new software, tools, and technology.
Produce complete cost estimates based on project documents.
Coordinate scopes of work with other trade managers and estimators to eliminate scope gaps.
Fill missing components using parametric data, conceptual budgeting rules of thumb, historical data, and Trade Partner input.
Establish baselines for MEP/Systems estimates and identify and compare key project metrics.
Maintain and track MEP/Systems budgets from concept through construction documentation, including incremental updates during design development.
Assemble and maintain MEP/Systems cost databases at the line-item or component level and for project-level costs across building types.
Perform constructability and code-compliance reviews.
Lead value-analysis efforts for MEP trades, make recommendations, and evaluate value-engineering items.
Prepare notices to bidders with bid instructions, scope of work, construction support, and other project requirements.
Organize and lead subcontractor proposal review meetings and interviews.
Collaborate with Preconstruction and Project Management teams during trade buyout.
Develop and maintain detailed MEP/Systems budgets at design milestones and throughout design and, as needed, construction.
Develop and manage relationships with MEP/Systems Trade Partners.
Use constructability and value analysis to support budget maintenance and design decisions.
Establish project-specific cost data and develop historical cost information and information on emerging MEP/Systems trends.
Travel periodically to support Western Region offices.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications when required for time-sensitive business needs or emergencies.