Retirement Plans Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Bethesda, MD

1d•$65,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Clark is seeking a methodical, process-driven, and detail-oriented Retirement Plans Manager for its Total Rewards team. Working in close partnership with the retirement team, this role co-manages the administration, governance, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements of Clark’s retirement programs. The role requires strong quantitative skills, careful adherence to established procedures, discretion with sensitive information, and effective collaboration across HR and business functions. The manager oversees day-to-day plan operations, payroll funding and calculations, compliance and audits, vendor relationships, reporting, and employee education. The position also contributes to investment subcommittee work, plan improvements, financial forecasting, and regulatory monitoring. The role is based primarily in a professional office, with occasional travel to other locations, including active construction sites. Extended hours and responsiveness to time-sensitive business needs may be required. Clark describes its culture as high-performing and offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. The listed base salary range is $65,000–$170,000, with compensation varying based on factors including education, experience, skills, and geographic location. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in defined contribution plan administration, including team leadership experience.
At least 3 years of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
Experience operating in highly structured, process-oriented environments and adhering to established SOPs and operational guidelines.
Deep expertise in defined contribution program regulations, including ERISA, the SECURE Act, Davis-Bacon, DOL, and IRS guidelines.
Exceptional quantitative, data reconciliation, and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
Clear, structured written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes and explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences.
Methodical work style, insistence on accuracy, careful review of detail-heavy work, and respect for documented procedures.
Ability to build respectful peer relationships based on shared accountability, active listening, and open communication.
Strong ownership, work ethic, dedication, and follow-through.
Ability to maintain strict discretion when handling sensitive financial and personal employee information.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Ability to perform prolonged desk work, communicate effectively, and review complex documents and detailed computer work with sharp visual acuity.
Ability to move around the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including active construction sites.
Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all work locations.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
Direct experience with HRIS or payroll platforms; Workday and/or SAP/EC Payroll experience preferred.
Experience with recordkeeper systems.
Certifications such as CEBS, QKA, CPSP, PSCA, SHRM-CP/SCP, and/or S/PHR.
Proficiency or working knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

Co-manage and participate in the day-to-day operations and administration of Clark’s retirement plans, following internal SOPs and governance workflows.
Accurately execute routine and complex plan calculations, reconciliations, and data audits.
Oversee weekly, biweekly, and ad hoc 401(k) payroll funding and calculate employee deferrals and matching contributions in ad hoc situations.
Apply plan rules to relevant data, conduct iterative data scrubbing, and help finalize annual Company Contribution calculations.
Partner with accounting and finance to periodically forecast 401(k) match and Company Contribution expenses.
Serve as a primary escalation point for complex participant and operational issues, resolving them with clear rationale and documentation.
Execute compliance requirements, including annual ERISA plan audits, government disclosures and filings, SPDs, internal audits, nondiscrimination testing, and identification of highly compensated employees.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including ERISA, the SECURE Act, Davis-Bacon, DOL, and IRC guidelines.
Participate in the Retirement Plan investments subcommittee.
Monitor regulatory updates, ERISA trends, and legal developments, and help maintain and update team documentation and SOPs.
Maintain structured relationships with plan recordkeepers, third-party administrators, financial advisors, and other service providers.
Evaluate and benchmark recordkeeper features, services, and emerging capabilities, balancing plan enhancements with internal bandwidth and priorities.
Participate in periodic vendor RFPs and evaluations.
Collaborate with payroll, finance, accounting, and HRIS teams on system configurations, payroll interfaces, and data quality.
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual plan performance reports with quantitative accuracy.
Oversee employee retirement communications and educational outreach through multiple channels, including jobsite and regional sessions.
Lead the monthly live retirement education presentation for new hires.
Travel occasionally to various locations, including active construction sites, and follow applicable safety policies and procedures.
Respond to communications outside regular working hours when required by time-sensitive business needs or emergencies.