Construction Executive

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Water seeks a Construction Executive to lead all field operations, oversee self-performed and contracted work, and ensure delivery of a safe, high-quality project on schedule and within budget.

The role requires strategic planning, active supervision, and strong communication with stakeholders, while advancing Clark’s standards of safety, excellence, and project execution across complex wastewater and heavy civil projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience on wastewater treatment projects.
• Experience leading large dam/reservoir/heavy civil projects.
• 6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams.
• In depth knowledge of scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans to diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of safety and building regulations (OSHA).
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: integrity, excellence, collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of the project or multiple projects.
• Implement safety programs and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and subcontractors
• Create a plan to sequence the work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials & personnel
• Maintain a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards
• Takes initiative to deliver a project on schedule and on budget
• Develop and update the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical milestones
• Communicate the schedule effectively with contractors and project stakeholders; lead multi-disciplinary meetings
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing team
• Cultivate and build client relationships with executive leadership and clients
• Maintain professionalism in meetings and interactions
• Possess expert knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts and vendor agreements
• Participate in development and maintenance of staff charts, KPIs for the project
• Participate in close out activities including punch list and building operations training
• Participate in marketing proposals and presentations
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving to overcome obstacles and manage risks
• Make decisions effectively, develop talent, and instill accountability with integrity
• Lead and create a vision to deliver timely and cost-effective projects
• Build relationships and inclusive teams; identify and develop industry relationships to win work
• Exceed stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating needs and goals

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety management

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Architecture degree

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

FieldWire

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

As a Construction Executive at Clark Water, you will leverage your capacity for innovation and problem solving to lead and oversee all field operations on a project to ensure an exceptional project is delivered to our clients. You will supervise self-performed and contracted work ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while also implementing a culture of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the timely and cost-effective installation of the contracted work of the project or multiple projects

• Implement safety programs and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure all working conditions and work practices are in compliance with company, contract, and government regulations

• Implement a culture of safety and quality among Clark employees and subcontractors

• Create a plan to successfully sequence the work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials & personnel

• Maintain a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards

• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to deliver a project on schedule and on budget

• Develop and update the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical schedule milestones

• Communicate the schedule effectively with contractors and project stakeholders. Lead multi-disciplinary meetings to gain universal buy-in on the project schedule. Develop and maintain recovery schedules

• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a highly functioning team

• Cultivate and build new and existing client relationships. Manage interpersonal relationships with executive leadership and clients

• Maintain professionalism while representing the company and team in internal and external meetings and interactions

• Possess expert knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts and vendor agreements

• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the project

• Participate in close out activities including punch list and building operations training

• Participate in marketing proposals and presentations

• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job. Identify long-term risks and find ways to advance the project plan to neutralize conflict and issues

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions in an effective & timely manner, to develop talent and to instill accountability, while maintaining the highest levels of integrity

• Uses expertise to lead and create a vision that aligns the team to deliver a timely and cost effective project. Create a project site environment that inspires the team to perform at their best

• A proven people leader with senior level experience in attracting, developing, and engaging diverse talent by fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture based on trust and respect

• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

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

• 12+ years of experience working on wastewater treatment projects

• Experience leading large dam/reservoir/heavy civil project can also be considered

• 6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams

• In depth knowledge of the construction process to include scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel

• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

• Advanced knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations (i.e. OSHA)

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams & followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction management software platforms & tools including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6