MEP / Systems Preconstruction Manager

Clark Construction

Costa Mesa, CA

Full Time

Posted September 22, 2026

$75k - $175k

Utilities

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Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead various aspects of the MEPF systems (electrical and low voltage experience is preferred) preconstruction process with internal team members, trade partners, designers, engineers, and project stakeholders to deliver a design that is on budget, on schedule, and compliant with program standards
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects
Drive value analysis process by identifying opportunities on projects and sharing insights on how to make the design more cost effective, efficient, and constructable
Leverage personal knowledge base and experience to collect and analyze cost data, identify options, provide recommendations and solutions to budget and design issues as they arise
Conduct document reviews during the development of Construction Documents to verify compliance with program, design intent and pace of advancement
Lead stakeholder decision meetings, design progress meetings, value analysis sessions and design conferences related to the MEPF systems
Support the preconstruction lead in the development of design deliverables and workflow during the design process, including critical decisions regarding design packaging to support subcontracting and permitting
Support the preconstruction lead in the design review process to ensure collection and resolution of all comments
Collaborate internally with project managers, preconstruction managers, other trade cost estimators, and field leadership to develop overall project cost and schedule
Develop trade partner RFPs and RFQs for a best value trade partner evaluation and selection
Supervise and train other department estimators and/or preconstruction managers in your primary area of expertise
Solicit trade partner and/or vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope, qualifications, risks and opportunities
Lead meetings with trade partners to identify and resolve scope gaps/double-ups, schedule opportunities/challenges and design options
Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
Assist in developing a strategy to achieve small, minority and/or disadvantaged business participation
Maintain a database of estimated and actual costs and lead times
Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
Examine construction sites to account for unusual or challenging conditions in the estimate
Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
5+ years of estimating and cost control related experience. Preferred experience in the electrical commercial construction industry working on large-scale projects managing preconstruction and/or design to achieve cost, schedule, and programmatic goals
Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Building Connected, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam Software. Familiarity with Beck Destini Estimator, Fieldwire, and JOIN would be a plus
Field experience is desirable
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams & followership, sets direction and executes