MEP Preconstruction Manager - Design Build

Clark Pacific; West Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 160 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Local gym membership

Employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Résumé du poste

Clark Pacific in West Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced MEP Preconstruction Manager to lead estimating, design decisions, and trade partner procurement for vertical projects and MEP packages.

The role requires 7+ years in MEP preconstruction, strong leadership, and the ability to read electrical/HVAC/plumbing plans. Competitive salary range of $160k-$200k plus benefits, with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of preconstruction experience specific to MEP systems.
• Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.
• Ability to read electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of estimating tools such as QTO, Estimating, and BIM-related software.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
• Coordinate teams of preconstruction staff to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.

Connaissances

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Collaboration

Client relationship

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or Construction Management

Outils

QTO

Estimating

BIM

Description du poste

Job Category: Design Build

Requisition Number: MEPPR002418

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $160,000 USD to $200,000 USDThe estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

About Clark Pacific

At Clark Pacific, we are builders, innovators, and problem-solvers. For over 60 years, we have been a leading design-build manufacturer of prefabricated building systems, delivering high-quality solutions for parking structures, data centers, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, and commercial projects throughout the Western United States. Our integrated approach combines design, engineering, manufacturing, and construction expertise to create efficient, sustainable, and high-performing structures.

Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement while helping shape some of the industry's most complex and impactful projects.

Salary Range: $160,000-$200,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The MEP Preconstruction Manager has the primary responsibility of estimating, design/decision assisting, and trade partner procurement for vertical projects and MEP trade packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
• Coordinate teams of preconstruction staff to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and provide recommendations for award, considering project risks and challenges.
• Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and explain variances to project stakeholders.

Communication and collaboration

• Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
• Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers during the preconstruction phase.
• Create, update, and present project deliverables and tools to clients.

Team Development & Industry Engagement

• Train and develop preconstruction staff in both technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
• Lead responses to RFPs and represent Clark Pacific at meetings and industry events.

Key Interfaces

Internal Partners

• Clark Pacific Design Team
• Parking Business Unit
• Data Center/Energy Business Unit
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Finance / Accounting / Data Analytics
• Field Crews

External Partners

• Owners
• Subcontractors
• Design Consultants

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of preconstruction experience specific to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation systems/power monitoring systems.
• Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers or Estimators.

Technical Knowledge

• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as QTO, Estimating, and BIM-related software.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to change professionally.
• Strong organizational skills and effective meeting management.
• Proven ability to develop and lead teams, enabling others to act and encouraging high performance.
• Experience presenting ideas clearly and handling confrontation constructively.
• Willingness to accept and provide constructive feedback.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ability to engage with clients, vendors, and industry partners to maintain positive relationships.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Clark Pacific's Core Values.
• Competitive weekly pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including Kaiser and VSP vision options
• Medical and dependent-care FSAs
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident, and whole life insurance
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%
• Local gym membership

*Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

Our Core Values

• Determination:Meet challenges head on.
• Innovation:Always look for better.
• Well-Being:Seek the success, health, and happiness of all.

Travel Required

Yes .

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