Preconstruction Manager (MEP/Systems)

Clark Construction

Atlanta, GA

Full Time

Posted October 1, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Utilities

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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
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Job Description

Clark is seeking a Preconstruction Manager (MEP/Systems) to support our Atlanta office and our southeastern projects.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration with other trade managers/estimators and our Trade Partners to develop a complete project cost
Leverage their knowledge base and experience to collect and analyze cost data, identify options, provide recommendations and solutions to budget and design issues as they arise
Identifies project needs and presents/recommends these problem resolutions to the team
Performs research and analyzes the design data and quantity take offs related to MEP/Systems
Provide expertise to ensure alignment between an established Basis of Design, construction standards, material standards, Code requirements and schedule
Assist the design team with designing technical solutions to accommodate design development or other client needs within the budget constraints
Proactively and continuously seek to identify new approaches to their work, and to improve by developing better, faster, more innovative and efficient ways to complete activities and tasks
Participate in review and evaluation of new software, tools and technology.
Produce complete cost estimates based on Project Documents
Coordinate scope of work with other trade managers/estimators to eliminate “scope-gap”
Fill in missing components using parametric data, conceptual budgeting rules of thumb and data utilizing historical data and input from our Trade Partners
Establish baseline for MEP/Systems estimates, identifying and comparing key project metrics
Maintain and track MEP/Systems budgets from concept through Construction documentation, including cost updates incrementally during design development
Assemble and maintain MEP/Systems Cost Databases at line item or component level
Maintain MEP/Systems Cost Database for project level for various Building types
Perform constructability and code compliance reviews
Lead value-analysis efforts for MEP Trades. Make recommendations and perform evaluations of value engineering items
Prepare notice to bidders with specific bid instructions, defining scope of work, construction support and other project requirements
Organize and lead subcontractor proposal review meetings and interviews
Collaborate with Preconstruction and Project management teams in the trade buyout process
Willing to travel periodically to support Western Region offices