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Clark Construction Group is seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Senior Director of Enterprise Data in McLean, VA to lead our overall data strategy, architecture, and governance. This role is pivotal in transforming our vast project and operational data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement, optimize organizational performance, and support strategic decision-making across the enterprise.

This Senior Director will foster a data-driven culture, guide the strategic direction for analytical initiatives, and lead a team of talented data professionals to deliver innovative solutions in an evolving construction and technology landscape. This role's critical and immediate focus is to drive the evolution of our enterprise data capabilities. This involves modernizing the data architecture and establishing a robust, distributed data governance practice to address exponential data growth.

Responsibilities

Data Architecture Modernization & Governance

+ Drive the modernization of the company's underlying data architecture in collaboration with the Data Architecture and IT teams, ensuring exceptional scalability, performance, and efficiency to support advanced analytics capabilities across the enterprise

+ Design, implement, and monitor a robust, distributed, enterprise-wide data governance model and framework to ensure the pristine quality, integrity, and compliance of the organization's critical data assets

+ Lead the implementation of policies, standards, and a distributed accountability model where data leaders throughout the business govern their respective data

+ Standardize and maintain enterprise-wide data definitions, pipelines, and reporting outputs from all key business systems (e.g., ERP, HCM) to support consistent and reliable business reporting

+ Quickly evolve and upgrade decision support tools and BI capabilities to allow business leadership to access and extract key information in a timely manner and facilitate core business decisions

+ Lead efforts to integrate and define the acceptable use of emerging capabilities and technologies, like AI and Machine Learning (ML), working collaboratively with the business to enhance productivity and improve insights

Strategic Leadership and Team Management

+ Execute and refine the company's data and analytics strategy, translating strategic objectives into prioritized analytical initiatives and projects

+ Lead, mentor, and organize the work of the Enterprise Data team, promoting a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and problem-solving

+ Actively recruit, retain, and develop staff, assigning accountabilities, setting objectives, supporting upskilling, and monitoring results

+ Partner effectively with senior managers and department heads across the business to understand their information needs and deliver data-driven solutions that drive productivity

+ Assist in developing and managing the departmental operating and capital expenditure budgets for the Enterprise Data capabilities, ensuring investments align with strategic objectives and deliver a strong return on investment

Operational Enhancement

+ Oversee day-to-day user needs for data and analytics, recommending improvements in process and policy, particularly identifying opportunities to simplify and enhance workflows for the construction operations team

+ Ensure the team plays a key role in supporting the use of technology to enhance the daily operations and effectiveness of our field teams

+ Advise business leaders on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, designing insightful and automated dashboards to measure performance and track critical business outcomes

Basic Qualifications

+ 15+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related quantitative field, with 5+ years in a management or leadership role leading a team of analysts

+ Demonstrated experience in analytical data modeling and overseeing the full lifecycle of ETL/ELT data pipelines using leading tools like Talend, dbt

+ Demonstrated understanding of modern data architecture principles (e.g., medallion architecture, data mesh, data fabric) with the ability to guide technical teams on optimal design and tool selection

+ A high degree of integrity, influential interpersonal skills, and refined emotional intelligence

+ Demonstrated understanding of the strategic, operational, and financial components of business management, particularly within construction, engineering, or a project-based industry (B2B experience preferred)

+ Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain "buy-in" from a broad range of stakeholders, from analysts to senior executives

+ Experience architecting, implementing, and managing highly scalable cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse/Fabric, AWS Redshift/S3, Google Cloud BigQuery/Storage)

+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science)

+ Demonstrated experience in supporting the adoption of AI/ML or other emerging capabilities

+ Strong proficiency in SQL and experience working with large-scale data warehouses/lakes

+ Expertise in Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or Looker

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:** Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability 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), is also required.

**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. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

**A Drug Free Workplace:** Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

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.

Learn more about Clark Construction (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/) .

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.

Learn more about careers at Clark (https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers) .

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_Equal Opportunity Employer_

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email  [email protected]  or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

_Authorization to Work_

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

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.