Senior Project Manager

Clark Construction Group•San Francisco, CA

12d•$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 high-quality service to clients. The role develops project plans covering 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, client and industry relationships, recruiting, and project close-out. The position promotes safety, inclusion, and diversity, and supports the company’s efforts to secure new work. This is an active, hands-on role with substantial time on construction sites as well as time in an office. Site conditions may include variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined spaces, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, and moving mechanical equipment. The role is demanding and may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responsiveness to time-sensitive matters and emergencies outside regular hours. Employees must follow company safety policies and applicable laws. 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 $110,000–$225,000; 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 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, leadership ability, and 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, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to frequently be on one’s feet and navigate active job sites, including 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 work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular working hours when required by business needs.
Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in 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 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.
Participate in proposals and presentations as requested.
Promote a culture of safety on the project site.
Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
Provide leadership that fosters inclusion and diversity.
Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, and retain industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention, including for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.