Project Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Charleston, SC

About The Position

As Project Manager, you will be part of a leadership team directing the day-to-day management of construction projects. You will create project plans outlining the tasks, timelines, and resources needed to achieve project goals, support the Senior Project Manager with stakeholder communications, manage risks, and monitor progress against the schedule. The role involves overseeing contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedules, and financial reporting, while coordinating with owners, subcontractors, and design and engineering partners. You will lead and develop project team members, promote a safe and inclusive project environment, and support business development efforts. The position includes substantial time on active construction sites as well as office work, and may require extended hours and responsiveness outside regular working hours during critical phases, deadlines, or emergencies. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug 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 develop people and teams and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to communications when business needs require.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of active construction sites and office work.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; subject to random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects.
DBIA and/or LEED Accreditation.

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 activities.
Lead, train, and develop project team members.
Prepare and submit monthly job status reports outlining project priorities and issues.
Lead project close-out, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final subcontractor payment documents.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering, 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.
Provide leadership to foster inclusion and diversity.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours when required for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.