Preconstruction Manager (Electrical)

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate all design-phase activities & design, engineering, and specialty consultant entities (MEP, building systems, BIM, QA/QC, consultants, and trade partners) to ensure high-quality, coordinated, and constructible deliverables aligned with project objectives.
• On-boarding, key trade qualifications
• Cost, Schedule & Risk Control
• Establish and actively manage design budgets, schedules, estimates, and metrics;
• Reconcile cost trends;
• Proactively identify and resolve risks to maintain predictability and prevent overruns.
• Value Optimization & Sustainability
• Drive value engineering, constructability, life-cycle analysis, and energy efficiency strategies (e.g., LEED) to optimize cost, performance, and long-term value for owners.
• Alternative systems evaluations
• Procurement & Contract Strategy
• Lead subcontractor and trade procurement strategies, including design-assist/design-build, bidding, buy-out (GMP), scope development, and contract coordination to eliminate gaps and ensure best value.
• Permitting, Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination
• Manage permitting, utilities, code compliance, and regulatory approvals while serving as the primary design interface among owners, agencies, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Organizational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Implement LEAN design practices, standardize design management processes, develop status reporting, and lead training initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and repeatable success.

Skills And Abilities

• Develop a culture of creativity and accountability in project teams – solve problems in new ways while keeping organizational commitments;
• Establish appropriate cadence for reviews to maintain progress, resolve issues, all while maintaining an agile and adaptive working style promoting initiative, accountability, and quick iteration learning and revision.
• Actively challenge and voice relevant concerns in a constructive manner;
• Coach and teach others on the team to engage constructively in meetings and encourage vibrant discourse.
• Always lead with a spirit of collaboration;
• Secure buy-in from key internal stakeholders through effective and efficient communications and relationships.
• Define, and develop design schedule and monitor design deliverables.
• Passionate about Clark Pacific’s vision and mission;
• Able to promote, demonstrate, and communicate the mission, values, and core competencies of Clark Pacific to others.
• Ability to build strong relationships and engage and motivate teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints;
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, as well as effective listening and engagement with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organization skills to drive topics with multiple stakeholders/interests.
• Problem solving skills that aim to remedy and prevent reoccurrence.
• Knowledge of cost control, budgeting, accurate and decisive cost reporting, billings, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility.
• Knowledge of Prime Contracts, and contract types: including lump sum, negotiated GMP and design Build.
• Comfortable escalating issues while maintaining positive relationships with team members and other organizations.
• Knowledge of programing and space planning skills.
• Familiarity of all aspects of building to include site work, structure, finishes, envelope, and MEPF systems.
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Project, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Understand design, construction and operations and legal perspective of design.
• Familiarity with database information flow/costing software.
• General estimating or cost knowledge.