Senior Project Manager

Clark Construction Group•Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is part of a leadership team responsible for day-to-day project management and providing service to clients. The role develops project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resources; communicates with stakeholders; manages risk; and monitors progress against schedules. It also leads contract administration, procurement, financial reporting, project-team development, project close-out, and efforts to secure new work and recruit talent. The position requires significant time on active construction sites as well as office work, and flexibility to work extended hours and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies.

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 managing projects successfully from start to finish.
Skill in developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors.
Strong work ethic, leadership, 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 perform active, hands-on work on job sites, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; full range of motion including bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; effective communication; and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to spend prolonged periods sitting for office tasks such as computer work, document review, and meetings.
Ability to work on construction sites in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications outside regular hours when needed.
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 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 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 and follow applicable safety policies, procedures, and laws.
Support acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
Foster an environment of inclusion and diversity.
Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win work.
Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding people.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals to exceed expectations.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention, including time-sensitive matters or emergencies.