Small Business Coordinator

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

1d•$45,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will support work acquisition through the lens of small business participation by developing studies on small business availability and capacity in various regions, by analyzing the subcontractor market, and by building relationships in the Small Business Community. The role within the Subcontractor Development Group (SDG) will give you the opportunity to develop critical relationships across the organization from Marketing to Estimating, Purchasing and the Project Delivery teams, allowing you to gain multi-disciplinary training and exposure to the company's core functional areas. This will ensure that you have a well-rounded understanding of the construction industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience.
Passionate about working with the small business community and helping businesses grow their capacity
Strong quantitative skills with an eye for detail and the ability to create accurate reports
Must be proficient in Microsoft & Google Suite, with an emphasis on handling large data sets in Excel
Well-organized, exceptional oral and written communication skills and strong leadership skills for engagement and relationship building with local businesses, residents, community boards, civic organizations, etc.
Ability to work cross-functionally and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results-Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Nice To Haves

Background in Data Analytics with general knowledge of the construction industry

Responsibilities

Support the development of small business purchasing plans and capacity studies
Proactively monitor Clark's progress in achieving its small business goals and report to the SDG Senior Manager
Verify small business certifications and support general compliance at the Federal, State, and Local level
Develop and maintain a database of prospective small business subcontractors
Support Clark's Strategic Partnership Program in McLean on-site. The program is an MBA-style 9-10 month course that provides small business owners with a foundation for sustainable growth and long-term success
Support Small Business initiatives nationwide, support process innovation and other duties as assigned
Attend outreach events and community events as needed. Periodic travel is required in the Mid Atlantic Region