Strategic Projects Manager, MBA Leadership Development Program

How You Will Grow 

During participants’ time in the LDP, they will chart their own path through a variety of business units. This program has been designed for you to bring your experience to bear on problems facing the construction industry, foster your professional growth, and position you to help lead Clark into the future. The LDP provides opportunities to align your interests and experience with business needs. In the process, you will collaborate with C-suite leadership and colleagues to gain exposure to the core construction business, explore different facets of the company, and build critical relationships. Alumni of the Leadership Development Program continue to head projects in the field, launch new divisions within Clark, and take on leadership roles across Clark’s subsidiaries and business units.

The Impact You Will Make

Our LDP is a pipeline of leaders who will help expand existing functions, new business lines, and new products. In order to develop well-rounded, versatile leaders, the program emphasizes multi-disciplinary training and exposure to the company’s core business areas. A key experience that all program participants share is working on the high-impact Strategy, Research & Development (SR&D) team as a Strategic Projects Manager. The team develops and implements innovative solutions to some of the industry’s most complex problems, such as an increasingly diminishing labor market, lagging productivity, technological advancements and opportunities, and market dynamics, cementing Clark’s competitive advantage.

Responsibilities 

• Learn Clark’s business, grow your network, and solve complex problems. 

• Collaborate across teams to better understand the construction industry and Clark’s capabilities in order to pursue growth opportunities.

• Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions for high-priority strategy projects.

• Work with the Strategy, Research & Development (SR&D) and senior leadership teams to plan the implementation of those solutions.

• While in the SR&D group, you will:

  • Manage key innovation projects from concept through launch. Create and implement transition plans for deployed projects. Lead cross-functional teams.

  • Gather data to identify opportunities for business process and operational improvement and collaborate with senior leadership on special projects that boost competitive advantage.

  • Participate in Clark’s Strategic Investment Committee and act as the SR&D lead for a subcommittee.

• Potential Rotations:

  • Each role will have its own responsibilities and requirements. Overall, these will be high-impact opportunities in which you can drive results for the business domain.

  • Rotations may include the following business domains: Project Planning, Project Delivery, Client Services, Real Estate Development, Design Management, Finance, Business Development, HR, IT, Carta, CODA, S2N, Align, Altura, Edgemoor, or Clark Facility Solutions. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership.

• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark with the mindset of "all team members are recruiters."

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

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a competitive MBA program with a strong academic track record

Preferred Qualifications

• Passionate about architecture, engineering, real estate, or related business areas, but professional experience in these areas is not required

• Interest in the built environment.

• Entrepreneurial spirit, solid team player, and intellectually curious

• Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage work priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and creatively 

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive toward results

• Exceptional communication skills and comfort presenting to C-suite audiences

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: A good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, so you should be comfortable with prolonged sitting while working on a computer, handling documents, or participating in meetings. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reviewing documents and performing computer work. You'll also need to be able to move around the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites, using different modes of transportation. You should be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment).

Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. 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.

A Drug Free Workplace:Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment fitness for duty screening is required, and random fitness for duty tests of employees are conducted quarterly. 

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 $$65,000 - $170,000. 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