Preconstruction Executive

Clark Construction Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Nashville seeks a Preconstruction Executive to drive the leadership team's efforts in delivering world-class client service and coordinating day-to-day project development activities.

You'll champion project goals, create comprehensive preconstruction plans, manage budgets and schedules, and lead risk assessment across design and procurement with a focus on inclusion and safety. The role demands strategic thinking and hands-on leadership on active projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years estimating, cost control, and construction experience; preference for general contractor experience on large projects.
• 6+ years leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to client engagement, contract administration, budget, schedule, procurement, and design management.
• Oversee overall financial responsibility from project start to contract execution.
• Facilitate preconstruction meetings to coordinate design, budget, and schedule.
• Lead, train and develop team members; prepare monthly status updates.
• Lead subcontractor engagement strategy across all stages of preconstruction.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Leadership

Contract administration

Risk management

Team development

Communication

Budget management

Preconstruction

Education

Bachelor's or higher in engineering/architecture/CM

Tools

Beck Destini

Assemble

REVIT

Job description

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

The 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:

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.

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 phas