Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

As Project Manager, you will be part of a leadership team responsible for the day-to-day management of water and wastewater construction projects. You will create project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resources; lead stakeholder communication; manage risk; and monitor progress against the schedule. The role requires a commitment to delivering project goals and results.

This is an active, hands-on position involving significant time on construction sites as well as desk work in an office. The work can be physically demanding and includes navigating active job sites, working in varied weather and noise conditions, and adapting to elevated or confined spaces and moving mechanical equipment. The position operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility for extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responsiveness to time-sensitive matters and emergencies. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly tests are required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• At least 4 years of construction experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• Understanding of the strategic, operational, and financial components of a construction project.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Experience managing projects successfully from start to finish.
• Skill in developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors.
• Strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, able to build people and teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
• Ability to frequently be on one's feet and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to perform desk work that may involve prolonged sitting.
• Ability to adapt to varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, moving mechanical equipment, and a fast-paced project environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
• Ability to comply with Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

• DBIA and/or LEED accreditation.
• Experience working on water and/or wastewater treatment plants.
• Experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company contracts and understand the parties involved.
• Secure required permits and verify subcontractor insurance coverage.
• Facilitate project meetings to coordinate work activity.
• Lead, train, and develop project team members.
• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports outlining project priorities and issues.
• Lead project closeout, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of subcontractor final payment documents.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owners, engineering firms, and design firms.
• Establish project deadlines and monitor progress.
• Promote a culture of safety on the project site.
• Support acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
• Foster an inclusive and diverse environment.
• Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
• Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding people for the Clark team.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level