Preconstruction Executive (Advanced Manufacturing)

Summary: As Preconstruction Executive, you will be the driving force of a leadership team dedicated to providing world class service to our clients by leading, directing, and coordinating the day to day management of project development team(s). You will be a champion of the project goals and objectives to the entire team. The Preconstruction Executive will create a preconstruction plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the client’s goals. The Preconstruction Executive will communicate with the broader project team and stakeholders, manage risk and monitor progress against the plan. Successful candidates will demonstrate their passion for and dedication to getting the job done.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to client engagement, contract administration, budget, schedule, procurement, and design management
• Overall financial responsibility from project start to contract execution
• Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved
• Facilitate preconstruction meetings to successfully coordinate design, budget, and schedule activities
• Lead, train and develop team members
• Prepare and submit monthly status updates for all preconstruction activities
• Lead subcontractor engagement strategy throughout all stages of preconstruction
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering and design firms
• Establish deadlines and monitor the progress
• Develop and lead the strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Lead the acquisition of new work by developing and maintaining client, trade partner, and design relationships
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience
• 10+ years of estimating, cost control, and construction experience required; working for a general contractor on large scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• 6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams
• Must be detail-oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Understand the nuances of varied project delivery methods to include Lump Sum Hard Bid, Progressive GMP, Target-Value Design, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build
• Knowledge and experience with local subcontractor market
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions
• Experience managing preconstruction efforts successfully from start to finish
• Skilled at developing and negotiating relationships with owners, designers, and trade contractors
• Strong work ethic, leadership and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred Qualifications

• DBIA and LEED Accreditation
• Field experience highly desired
• Experience with Beck Destini, Assemble, and REVIT is a plus

Physical Side of the Role

Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment

Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

High-Performing Culture

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug ’fitness for duty’ screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug ’fitness for duty’ tests. Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $140,000 - $260,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Clark Construction Group

Clark 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. 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. 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 Coda Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate S2N Technology Group Building & Infrastructure Atkinson Construction Shirley Contracting Company C3M Power Systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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). 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 email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

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