Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager is part of a leadership team responsible for providing world-class client service through day-to-day management of construction projects. The role develops project plans covering tasks, timelines, and resources; communicates with stakeholders; manages risk; and monitors progress against the schedule. It also provides leadership to project teams, supports business development and recruiting, and helps foster an inclusive and diverse work environment. This is an active, hands-on position with substantial time on construction sites and some time in a typical office setting. The work involves variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and moving mechanical equipment. Physical activities include frequent walking on uneven terrain and stairs, using ladders and hoists, bending, kneeling, reaching, and carrying materials. The role also involves office tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings. The position is described as demanding and high-performance, with flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines. Employees may need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours when time-sensitive business needs or emergencies arise. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug tests are required.
Requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
- At least 7 years of construction experience.
- At least 4 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 successfully managing projects from start to finish.
- Skill in developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors.
- Strong work ethic and leadership, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.
- Ability to work on active construction sites, adapt to different weather conditions and moderate to loud noise, and work in elevated or confined areas around moving mechanical equipment.
- Ability to frequently walk and navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bend, kneel, and reach; and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
- Ability to perform office work that may involve prolonged sitting.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications when business needs or emergencies require it.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.
- DBIA accreditation.
- 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 subcontractor payment documents.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering, and design firms.
- Establish project deadlines and monitor progress.
- Participate in proposals and presentations as requested to support acquisition of new work.
- Promote a culture of safety on the project site.
- Provide leadership that fosters inclusion and diversity.
- Proactively develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
- Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent for the Clark team.
- Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Benefits
- Base salary and bonus potential.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement/401(k) and a Company Contribution plan.
- Life insurance.
- Commuter benefit.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Back-up daycare.
- Tutoring and family support benefits.
- EAP/Work-Life assistance.
- Holiday contribution program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
