What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Director position at Clark Construction Group?
Summary
As Preconstruction Director, 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 Director will create a preconstruction plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the client’s goals. The Preconstruction Director 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
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.
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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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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.
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Authorization to Work
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.
Employment Information
Construction work requires strenuous physical activity. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms.
Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 / assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.