Systems / MEP Preconstruction Engineer

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$90,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark is seeking an experienced Systems (MEPF) Preconstruction Engineer with a preferred expertise and focus in electrical and low voltage systems to support our LA/OC Offices. This role involves leading various aspects of the MEPF systems preconstruction process, collaborating with internal teams, trade partners, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and compliant with program standards. The engineer will analyze project documentation to prepare estimates, drive value analysis, and provide recommendations for cost-effective and constructible designs. They will also conduct document reviews, lead stakeholder meetings, and support the preconstruction lead in developing design deliverables and strategies for subcontracting and permitting. Collaboration with internal project managers, cost estimators, and field leadership is essential for developing overall project cost and schedule. The role includes developing trade partner RFPs/RFQs, evaluating quotes, and leading meetings to resolve scope gaps, schedule challenges, and design options. Risk and contract management, as well as assisting in developing strategies for small, minority, and disadvantaged business participation, are also key responsibilities. Maintaining cost databases and examining construction sites for estimate considerations are also part of the role.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
4+ years of construction, estimating, and/or cost control related experience
Knowledge of Building Connected, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam Software.
self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams & followership, sets direction and executes

Nice To Haves

Field experience is desirable
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
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
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
Examine construction sites to account for unusual or challenging conditions in the estimate