Preconstruction/Design Manager

Clark Pacific is seeking a Preconstruction / Design Integration Manager to lead and coordinate design-phase and preconstruction efforts for Design Build projects. This role ensures alignment between design, estimating, procurement, and construction planning to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.

The Preconstruction/Design Integration Manager position at Clark Pacific is an integral role accountable to lead, complete, and successfully deliver the objectives in the design and procurement phases of projects. The emphasis is on proactive management of design-phase processes such as defining key deliverables, scheduling design, timely identification and resolution of potential issues, all planning and activities related to procurement and buyout, pre-planning, monitoring ongoing work progress to assure continuity, and an efficient transition to construction. This position is accountable for several aspects of preconstruction and design-phase development efforts, in addition to assuring that stakeholders are complying with established success factors and objectives. They will work with internal and external design teams, and collaboratively lead stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design-phase planning, cost management, and value engineering efforts
• Oversee permit processes and coordinate with agencies and owners to secure approvals
• Manage design deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance
• Monitor design progress to maintain alignment with schedules and budgets
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to define design expectations and milestones
• Facilitate resolution of RFIs, scope questions, and design issues
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to maintain budget and schedule goals
• Lead value optimization efforts and cost-saving strategies
• Coordinate specifications, utilities, BIM requirements, and owner vendor integration
• Develop buyout strategies and support GMP and bid approaches
• Implement LEAN practices and continuous improvement processes
• Provide design management training and improve internal processes

Key Interfaces

Internal: Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, FinanceExternal: Owners, Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors, Permit Agencies

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing and coordinating design disciplines
• Proven experience leading design-phase efforts on construction projects
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, and scheduling

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
• LEED AP or DBIA certification
• Experience in design-build delivery methods
• Field experience in construction and design coordination

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to align design, cost, and schedule objectives
• Knowledge of building systems including structure, envelope, MEPF, and site work
• Experience with BIM coordination and design workflows
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Core Values

Determination: Meet challenges head onInnovation: Always look for betterWell-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits
• 401(k) match: 100% of first 3%, then 50% of next 2%

Benefits subject to waiting period

Join Our Team

If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in a design-build environment and enjoys driving projects from concept through construction readiness, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build something great at Clark Pacific.

Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer.