Project Manager

Clark Construction Group•Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Project Manager joins the advisory team as the Owner’s Representative, overseeing project administration from initial concept and design through construction and final closeout. The role is a primary client contact, aligning the design team, general contractor, and third-party vendors with the owner’s vision, budget, and schedule. The position leads project development from feasibility and programming through commissioning and occupancy, manages project costs and schedule, and oversees procurement, proposals, invoices, pay applications, change orders, and regulatory coordination. The Project Manager identifies and resolves design conflicts and construction disputes, monitors project variances, and ensures quality and safety standards are met. This is an active, hands-on role with significant time on construction sites and some office work. Site conditions may include uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined spaces, and moving mechanical equipment. The position involves frequent movement and lifting, as well as periods of desk work. The role requires flexibility for extended hours during critical project phases or deadlines and responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies beyond regular working hours. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment and random quarterly fitness-for-duty drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
At least 6 years of experience as a Project Manager, specifically within an Owner’s Representative, PM/CM firm, General Contractor, or Architecture/Engineering firm.
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale expansions or new vertical construction valued at $25 million or more and totaling 100,000 GSF or more through both design and construction phases.
Deep understanding of project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CMAR; building systems; and pre-construction workflows.
Strong client-facing skills and ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable insights for project stakeholders.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent walking and navigating active job sites; bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; and communicating effectively and visually reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to work in active construction site conditions, including varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and areas with moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications about time-sensitive matters or emergencies beyond regular working hours.
Successful completion of required pre-employment fitness-for-duty drug screening and compliance with random quarterly fitness-for-duty drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; highly preferred.
Experience working in medical office, medical research/laboratory, hospital, or university settings.

Responsibilities

Act as the direct liaison between the Owner and project participants, including architects, engineers, and contractors.
Lead project development from initial feasibility and programming through commissioning and occupancy.
Manage the master budget and schedule, monitor costs to date and projected costs, and help ensure financial viability.
Oversee procurement of consultants and contractors and manage review of pay applications, change orders, and RFI impacts on the Owner’s behalf.
Evaluate and negotiate proposals from designers, contractors, and specialty consultants, including change orders and requests for additional services, and prepare recommendations for Owner approval.
Review and negotiate project invoices and change orders and prepare recommendations for the Owner, with responsibility for schedule and budget.
Negotiate with governmental and internal and external utility authorities having jurisdiction over the project.
Ensure required permits are in place in accordance with the project schedule.
Prepare for and attend Owner-directed meetings.
Prepare written reports and other written deliverables as needed.
Proactively identify and resolve complex design conflicts and construction disputes before they affect the critical path.
Prepare and present executive-level status reports and monitor variances in design and construction databases against cost and schedule.
Ensure the AE and General Contractor adhere to quality and safety standards outlined in project specifications.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.