Preconstruction Manager (MEP/Systems)

Clark is seeking a Preconstruction Manager (MEP/Systems) 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.

General Business Knowledge

• 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

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaboration with other trade managers/estimators and our Trade Partners to develop a complete project cost

• Leverage their knowledge base and experience to collect and analyze cost data, identify options, provide recommendations and solutions to budget and design issues as they arise

• Identifies project needs and presents/recommends these problem resolutions to the team

• Performs research and analyzes the design data and quantity take offs related to MEP/Systems

• Provide expertise to ensure alignment between an established Basis of Design, construction standards, material standards, Code requirements and schedule

• Assist the design team with designing technical solutions to accommodate design development or other client needs within the budget constraints

• Proactively and continuously seek to identify new approaches to their work, and to improve by developing better, faster, more innovative and efficient ways to complete activities and tasks