Preconstruction Manager

Clark is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to support our Central Region. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects, preparation of responses to project solicitations and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase.
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.
• Negotiate scopes of work with subcontractors through mutual acceptance.
• 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.
• Engage in ongoing dialogue with Operations teams and visit Clark construction sites for continual process improvement.
• Prepare and present information to management and clients in a clear, concise manner.

• 5-10+ years of estimating and cost control related experience.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred.
• Field experience is highly desired.
• 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. Experience with Beck Destini, Assemble, and REVIT is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Must be detail-oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
• Experience with varied project delivery methods (Lump Sum Hard Bid, Progressive GMP, Target-Value Design, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus.