Senior Project Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Fairfax, VA

20d•$110,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is part of a leadership team responsible for day-to-day project management and delivering world-class service to clients. The role develops project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resources; communicates with stakeholders; manages risk; and monitors progress against the schedule. It also oversees contract administration, procurement, project finances, team development, project close-out, and client and industry relationships. The position supports business development, recruitment, and a safe, inclusive project culture. This is an active, hands-on position involving substantial time on construction sites as well as time in an office. The role requires flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and to respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies beyond regular working hours. Pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings are required.

Requirements

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 ability, 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, sets direction, and executes.
Ability to frequently be on foot at active sites and navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, 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 work in varying weather and moderate to loud noise, in elevated or confined areas around moving mechanical equipment, and in an office setting.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and monitor and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
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 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 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 and support acquisition of new work.
Drive a culture of safety on the project site.
Foster an environment of inclusion and diversity.
Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.