Preconstruction Executive

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 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…