Preconstruction Manager

Overview

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Clark work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs.

This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
• Lead or perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise
• Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications
• Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

• 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time
• Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence:
  Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Build Relationships/Teams, Followership, Sets Direction and Executes

• Field experience

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The physical side of the role includes being on your feet frequently on active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and may require lifting and carrying materials. You will have desk time in the office for computer work and documentation.

You will spend significant time on active construction sites and in typical office settings. Safety is a priority and you will be expected to follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and applicable laws at all locations. The role may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, and responsiveness to communications may be necessary.

Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Clark Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Clark is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis to be considered.