Project Manager

Clark Construction Group•Washington, DC

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About The Position

As Project Manager, you will be part of a leadership team directing the day-to-day management of a construction project. You will develop a project plan outlining the tasks, timelines, and resources needed to achieve project goals; lead communication among stakeholders; manage risk; and monitor progress against the schedule. The role also contributes to proposals and presentations, business development, recruiting, and building an inclusive, high-performing project team. This is an active, hands-on role with significant time on construction sites and some time in an office. The position requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly testing are required. Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and benefits. The stated base salary range is $85,000–$185,000; compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

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 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 and leadership, with the 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, teams, and followership, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
Ability to work actively on construction sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, reaching, and frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to spend prolonged periods sitting for office tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings.
Ability to work in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and compliance with random quarterly drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.
DBIA accreditation and/or LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 subcontractors’ 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 close-out, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors.
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.
Foster an inclusive and diverse environment.
Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding people.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals to exceed expectations.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs, time-sensitive matters, or emergencies require it.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.