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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.
Job Responsibility:
Support 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
Develop and manage relationships with MEP/Systems Trade Partners
Employ constructability and value analysis methods to assist the team in maintaining budget and making design decisions
Establish and maintain Project specific cost data, as well as develop 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
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
Participate in review and evaluation of new software, tools and technology
Produce complete cost estimates based on Project Documents
Coordinate scope of work with other trade managers/estimators to eliminate “scope-gap”
Fill in missing components using parametric data, conceptual budgeting rules of thumb and data utilizing historical data and input from our Trade Partners
Establish baseline for MEP/Systems estimates, identifying and comparing key project metrics
Maintain and track MEP/Systems budgets from concept through Construction documentation, including cost updates incrementally during design development
Assemble and maintain MEP/Systems Cost Databases at line item or component level
Maintain MEP/Systems Cost Database for project level for various Building types
Perform constructability and code compliance reviews
Lead value-analysis efforts for MEP Trades. Make recommendations and perform evaluations of value engineering items
Prepare notice to bidders with specific bid instructions, defining 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 in the trade buyout process
Willing to travel periodically to support Western Region offices
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
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes
Nice to have:
PE license is a plus
Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Bluebeam experience is a plus