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Clark Construction Group · 1 day ago

Preconstruction Engineer (MEP / Systems)

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $145K/yr

4+ years exp

Clark Construction Group is seeking an experienced Systems (MEPF) Preconstruction Engineer with expertise in electrical and low voltage systems to support their LA/OC Offices. The role involves leading the preconstruction process, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure design compliance, budget adherence, and project efficiency.

ConstructionSmart Building

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Kristen Sapp

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

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

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

Examine construction sites to account for unusual or challenging conditions in the estimate

Qualification

Electrical systemsLow voltage systemsCost estimatingMicrosoft ExcelBuilding ConnectedBluebeam SoftwareField experienceEthicalResilientSets directionTeam playerAdaptableResults orientedInnovativeBuilds relationships

Required

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience

4+ years of construction, estimating, and/or cost control related experience

Field experience is desirable

Knowledge of Building Connected, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam Software

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

Ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion

Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines

Ability to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address time-sensitive matters or emergencies

Preferred

Expertise and focus in electrical and low voltage systems

Familiarity with Beck Destini Estimator, Fieldwire, and JOIN

Benefits

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Company Contribution plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Short & long term disability

Fitness reimbursement

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Back-up daycare

Tutoring & family support benefits

EAP/Work-Life assistance

Holiday contribution program

Company

Clark Construction Group

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Clark Construction Group is builder service with latest ideas that satisfies the customers, with quality.

Founded in 1906

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.clarkconstruction.com

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