Preconstruction Executive (Advanced Manufacturing)

Clark Holdings Inc.; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k/retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Tuition reimbursement

EAP/Work-Life assistance

Holiday contribution program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Clark Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Executive to lead project development teams, coordinate budgets, schedules, and procurement, and drive bid strategy on large-scale projects.

You will manage client engagement, risk, and contract administration while mentoring staff and promoting diversity. Expect active field involvement and a high-performance culture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline
• 10+ years estimating, cost control, and construction experience; general contractor on large projects preferred
• 6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams
• Detail-oriented, technically sound with strong communication
• Familiar with conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating
• Knowledge of Lump Sum Hard Bid, Progressive GMP, Target-Value Design, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build
• Local subcontractor market knowledge
• Decision-making ability
• Experience managing preconstruction from start to finish
• Relationship development with owners, designers, and trade contractors
• Clark Standards of Excellence alignment

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to client engagement, contract administration, budget, schedule, procurement, and design management
• 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 and submit monthly status updates for all preconstruction activities
• Lead subcontractor engagement strategy throughout preconstruction
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, engineers, design firms, and trade partners
• Establish deadlines and monitor progress
• Lead strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Acquire new work by developing client, trade partner, and design relationships

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Construction management

Leadership

Preconstruction

Contract administration

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture

Construction management

Related discipline

Tools

Beck Destini

Assemble

REVIT

Job description

**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 The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. **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 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:** 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.*https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience