Clark Construction

Preconstruction Manager

Clark Construction$75K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management
  • Ability to lead or be part of a team on multiple projects
  • Familiar with On Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Detail oriented with good communication skills
  • Knowledge of local subcontractor market is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Maintain professionalism and ethical behavior while representing the company
  • Analyze project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates
  • Lead estimates for multi-discipline projects with accurate quantity surveys
  • Supervise and train estimators in your area of expertise
  • Solicit and evaluate subcontractor/vendor quotes for qualifications
  • Lead meetings with subcontractors to define scopes and strategies
  • Perform risk management responsibilities as needed on bids
  • Review estimates for accuracy before formal quotation
  • Monitor estimated costs against actual costs
  • Research to develop more efficient estimating methods
  • Examine construction sites for unusual conditions

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off and retirement/401k plan
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability
  • Commuter benefits and fitness reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement and family support benefits
  • Employee assistance program and holiday contribution program
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Basic Qualifications

  • 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, Tam Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People/Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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:

Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment:

Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $75,000-175,000. Compensation may varyoutside of this rangedepending on a number of factors, including a candidates education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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About Clark Construction

Clark Construction is a leading construction firm that specializes in building complex projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The company was founded in 1906 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Clark Construction is known for its innovative approach to construction, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Clark Construction is also committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, and has a strong focus on social responsibility.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1906

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