Senior Project Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Charleston, SC

8d•$110,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the administrative and technical management of Clark projects and serves as the point person who steers each project forward. The role provides general administrative and technical leadership, maintains project records and correspondence, and oversees project activities from start through closeout. The successful candidate brings dedication to the work and the ability to lead a high-performing project team. This is an active, hands-on role with significant time on construction sites and some time in an office. The work can involve varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined spaces, moving mechanical equipment, and physically demanding activities. The role also requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to communications when time-sensitive business needs or emergencies arise. 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.
Skilled at negotiating and developing 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, including being self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, people- and team-building, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on foot at active job sites, navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists, and perform bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to communicate effectively and use visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications when business needs require it.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly fitness-for-duty drug tests.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in engineering or business.
Experience working for a general contractor on water or 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 needed 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.
Stay informed about 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.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as required for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.