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Preconstruction Manager
Preconstruction Manager-September 2024
Chicago
Sep 4, 2026
About Preconstruction Manager

  The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Clark work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

  Responsibilities

  Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company

  Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate s for projects

  Lead or Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys

  Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise

  Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications

  Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy

  Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids

  Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements

  Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation

  Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs

  Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods

  Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

  Basic Qualifications

  5-10 years of estimating and cost control related experience

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

  Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time

  Knowledge of On Screen Take-off, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam software

  Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task

  Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills

  Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating

  Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market is a plus

  Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Tam Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builes Relationships, Builds People/Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes

  Preferred Qualifications

  Field experienceClark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.

  Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.

  With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.

  Learn more about Clark Construction (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/) .

  There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.

  Learn more about careers at Clark (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers) .

  Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States.

  Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.

  Asset Solutions

  Altura Associates (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Altura)

  Coda

  Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Edgemoor/)

  S2N Technology Group

  Building & Infrastructure

  Atkinson Construction (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Atkinson)

  Shirley Contracting Company

  C3M Power Systems (https://clark.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/C3MExternal)

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

  Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here: Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

  Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

  Authorization to Work

  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

  Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.

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