Senior Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the administrative and technical management of Clark Water water/wastewater treatment projects. This role serves as the project’s point person and steers the project forward, providing general administrative and technical leadership, maintaining project records and correspondence, and overseeing project closeout. The Senior Project Manager works with owners, engineering firms, subcontractors, and project team members to coordinate and deliver project work. This is an active, hands-on role with significant time on construction sites and some time in an office. The work involves navigating active sites and variable weather and noise conditions, and may involve elevated or confined areas and moving mechanical equipment. The position is demanding and may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responsiveness to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours. Clark requires a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and conducts random quarterly tests.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field, or relevant experience.
5–9+ years of construction experience.
Experience successfully managing projects from start to finish.
Negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with owners and subcontractors.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for the work and industry.
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 frequently navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bend, kneel, and reach; frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; communicate effectively; and read plans and inspect work.
Ability to follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Must complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and submit to random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in engineering or business.
Experience working for a general contractor on water/wastewater treatment facilities.
DBIA accreditation.
LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Supervise activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.
Maintain thorough knowledge of company contracts and understand the parties involved.
Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors.
Schedule and facilitate project meetings to coordinate work activities.
Supervise and manage project team members.
Train and develop direct reports through on-the-job training and internal or external development opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of major project issues and priorities, and prepare and submit monthly job status reports.
Provide administrative and technical leadership for the project; maintain project records and monitor correspondence.
Supervise project closeout.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner and engineering firms.
Participate in proposals and presentations as requested.