MEP Preconstruction Manager - Design Build

Clark Pacific

$160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 7+ years of preconstruction experience in MEP systems.
  • Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.
  • Ability to read and interpret various engineering and architectural plans.
  • Familiarity with estimating technology and tools, including QTO and BIM software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities including estimating and vendor procurement.
  • Coordinate teams to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
  • Analyze subcontractor bid proposals and provide recommendations based on project risks.
  • Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and communicate variances to stakeholders.
  • Support meetings during the preconstruction phase with clients and design teams.
  • Train and mentor preconstruction staff in technical and non-technical MEP aspects.
  • Represent the company at industry events and lead responses to RFPs.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Medical and dependent-care FSAs
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and whole life insurance
  • 401(k) match program
  • Local gym membership
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The MEP Preconstruction Manager has the primary responsibility of estimating, design/decision assisting, and trade partner procurement for vertical projects and MEP trade packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

MEP Preconstruction Leadership
  • Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
  • Coordinate teams of preconstruction staff to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
  • Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
  • Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.

Communication and collaboration
  • Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
  • Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.
  • Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.

Team Development & Industry Engagement
  • Train and develop preconstruction staff in both technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
  • Lead responses to RFPs and represent Clark Pacific at meetings and industry events.


Key Interfaces

Internal Partners
  • Clark Pacific Design Team
  • Parking Business Unit
  • Data Center/Energy Business Unit
  • Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Finance / Accounting / Data Analytics
  • Field Crews

External Partners
  • Owners
  • Subcontractors
  • Design Consultants
  • Permit Agencies

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience
  • 7+ years of preconstruction experience specific to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation systems/power monitoring systems.
  • Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.

Technical Knowledge
  • Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
  • Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as QTO, Estimating, and BIM-related software.

Leadership & Professional Skills
  • Outstanding communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change professionally.
  • Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.
  • Proven ability to develop and lead teams, enabling others to act and encouraging high performance.
  • Experience presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively.
  • Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maintain positive relationships.
  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Clark Pacific's Core Values.

Benefits
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, including Kaiser and VSP vision options
  • Medical and dependent-care FSAs
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and whole life insurance
  • 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%
  • Local gym membership

*Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

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