Project Manager - Design Build

Clark Pacific • West Sacramento, CA

17h

About The Position

Clark Pacific is seeking a Project Manager to lead Design Build/General Contracting projects from preconstruction through construction closeout. The role is accountable for preconstruction and construction performance against project goals and objectives, and for fostering integrated partnerships with Superintendents, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Functions, and internal support teams. The Project Manager provides oversight and leadership to Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers and helps deliver projects safely, on time, on budget, and to Clark Pacific quality standards.

The position oversees project documentation and communication among internal and external partners; works with Superintendents on safety planning and field operations; manages project costs, trade partner invoices, owner billings, risks, and opportunities; and maintains relationships with clients and design teams. The Project Manager also mentors project staff, contributes to project pursuits and constructability reviews, and maintains individual safety and project management certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 7 years of construction-related experience.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints and understand prime contracts and contractual obligations associated with company projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, listening, collaboration, organization, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to build relationships, motivate diverse teams, negotiate and influence stakeholders, solve problems, escalate issues appropriately, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to promote and communicate Clark Pacific’s mission, values, and core competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects, and proprietary information.
• Establish efficient communication with internal and external project partners.
• Oversee project documentation, including contracts, plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes, ensuring alignment and consistency.
• Lead safety plan implementation with the Superintendent, including weekly safety meetings, pre-task planning, and accident investigations, in accordance with Clark Pacific EHS policies and procedures.
• Partner with Superintendents to manage field operations, including scheduling testing and inspections, maintaining look-ahead schedules, daily reports, and quality management.
• Manage overall project costs, including budgets, buyout, identifying changes, estimating and executing change orders, and overseeing trade partner invoice approvals.
• Manage owner billings to maintain positive cash flow.
• Assess project risks and opportunities and implement plans to address them.
• Manage relationships with clients and the design team.
• Manage and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Maintain individual safety and project management certifications, including OSHA 30, LEED, and SWPPP.
• Participate in pursuits and constructability reviews for potential projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options.
• Medical FSA.
• Dependent Care FSA.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary ancillary benefits, including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• 401(k) matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent.
• Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

What This Job Offers

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