Advanced Manufacturing Project Lead

Clark Construction Group; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Project Manager to direct day-to-day management on a portfolio of Advanced Manufacturing projects. You will create detailed project plans, lead communication with stakeholders, and monitor progress against schedules.

You will drive safety, mentor the team, and support proposals to win new work. The role requires 4+ years in construction, experience leading teams, and a strong grasp of contract and financial aspects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of construction experience required; working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• Experience on advanced manufacturing, data center or highly complex construction projects.
• 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.
• Skilled at developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors.
• Strong work ethic, leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Alignment to 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting.
• Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors.
• Facilitate project meetings to coordinate work activity.
• Lead, train, and develop project team members.
• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues.
• Lead project close-out of project, 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.
• Drive a culture of safety on the project site.
• Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations.
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity.
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work.
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people.
• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Decision making

Team building

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline

Tools

Earned Value Management

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Project Manager to direct day-to-day management on a portfolio of Advanced Manufacturing projects. You will create detailed project plans, lead communication with stakeholders, and monitor progress against schedules.

You will drive safety, mentor the team, and support proposals to win new work. The role requires 4+ years in construction, experience leading teams, and a strong grasp of contract and financial aspects.