WE LOVE TO BUILD.
ABOUT US.
Founded in 2016, Clark Contracting Services (CCS) was created by Clark Construction to include self-perform services in their business model to complete projects with an in-house skilled labor force. This strategy adds value to clients, also while serving other general contractors, to save time, create flexibility, and increase control.
Self-perform services also assists Clark and its clients by ensuring an adequate labor supply to complete portions of the project on-time and within budget.
Clark Contracting Services provides expertise in the areas of drywall and finishing, acoustical ceilings, rough and finish carpentry, metal stud framing, millwork, concrete, and specialty installation.
Our core management team has over 200 years of experience performing, managing, and estimating self-perform construction work. We are known for installing quality work safely and in a timely manner.
We are successful because of our quality tradespeople. CCS hires and trains the best craftspeople to deliver our portion of the work to the highest standards for our clients.
OUR MARKETS.
We serve many markets across the State of Michigan, including:
- Higher Education
- K-12 Education
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Municipal / Government
- Corporate / Private
- Automotive
- Industrial
OUR TEAM.
Larry Cowper
Director of Self Perform
Larry Cowper is an 18-year veteran of the commercial construction industry, serving as a senior project manager, project manager and project foreman.
Richard Wagner
Director of Self Perform Estimating
Richard Wagner has 25-years of experience in the industry including positions as operations manager and lead estimator. Both Cowper and Wagner are highly respected in the industry and have performed $10M/year in self-perform work.
Guy Cohoon
General Superintendent
Guy started his career as a union carpenter, and quickly evolved to leadership positions first as a foreman then as a superintendent. Guy manages the self-perform divisions’ HR, monitors job progress, brings his expertise in resolving any issues, ensures safety and quality.
Ryan Kidd
Project Manager / Estimator
Ryan Kidd has over 15-years of experience in the construction industry. He has experience as a Project Engineer, Superintendent, and Project Manager. Ryan also holds a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, and Associates Degree in Construction Engineering.
Dan Hoffman
Project Manager
Dan Hoffman has been working in and around industrial and commercial construction for over 12 years. He has had an array of involvement from Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Welding Inspector to Project Engineer and Project Manager.
Colin McLean
Project Manager
Colin McLean has 5 years of experience in the Self Perform Industry. He serves as a Project Manager, and works in estimating. Colin has experience in the K-12, Higher Education, Retail, and Healthcare markets.
Jacob Hunt
Project Manager / Estimator
Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Ferris State University. He has several years of Project Management and Estimating experience in the Self-Perform area. Jacob is also a firefighter and first responder in his community.
Joe Spiess
Assistant Project Manager
Joe Spiess has 10 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in commercial and residential roofing. Roles include: Field Operations, Estimating, Safety and project management. Joe is currently excited to be in an assistant project manager role with CCS.
James Cornish
Assistant Project Manager / Estimator
James has several years of Project Management and Estimating experience in the Self-Perform area across multiple markets.
Sam Venier
Estimator
Sam holds a dual Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Construction Engineering and Technology Management from Lawrence Technological University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Leadership at Baker college. Sam brings field experience in Project Engineering and Project Management as well as Estimating.
Dedicated to safety and quality, with the experience necessary to meet challenging schedules. Clark Contracting Services utilizes the latest construction technologies and industry best practices.
To find out more, please contact us at CCSbidding@clarkcc.com .
Recent Projects
Michigan State University Music BuildingFebruary 25, 2021 - 2:29 pm
Flint Public LibrarySeptember 10, 2020 - 2:14 pm
Gun Lake Casino Phase 4September 10, 2020 - 2:03 pm
Kettering University Learning CommonsSeptember 10, 2020 - 1:55 pm
Lawrence Technological University Centrepolis AcceleratorOctober 30, 2019 - 6:07 pm
Stevenson MADE AcademyAugust 8, 2019 - 7:01 pm
Corteva Midland Office & Health CenterApril 24, 2019 - 3:17 pm
ALDI Bloomfield Hills Retail MarketplaceFebruary 7, 2019 - 4:20 pm