Construction Manager

Clark Construction Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday contribution program

Job summary

Clark Construction is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field operations on major commercial projects. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, ensure compliance with contract documents and schedule, and instill a culture of safety and quality.

This role emphasizes planning, team leadership, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires an undergraduate degree in a related field and 7+ years of large-scale construction experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of experience on large-scale commercial construction projects as a construction manager and/or superintendent.
• Experience in medical office, medical research/laboratory, hospital, and university settings.
• 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• In-depth knowledge of scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel.
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans across audiences.
• Safety and building regulations knowledge (OSHA).
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships/teams, follows direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and quality installation of contracted work for whole project or specific scope/contractors.
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among employees and trade contractors; conduct regular safety inspections.
• Create and manage plans to sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel.
• Ensure high quality of work per project and company standards.
• Take initiative to deliver projects on schedule and budget.
• Develop, update, and communicate project schedules; manage critical milestones with stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team members; build a high performing team.
• Cultivate relationships with project stakeholders; maintain professionalism in meetings and communications.
• Understand owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Contribute to staff charts, general conditions, project costs; KPI awareness.
• Participate in close-out activities including punch lists and operations training.
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving to overcome obstacles and conflicts.
• Proactively identify and develop relationships to generate and win work.
• Take active role in recruiting top industry talent.

Job description

As a Construction Manager, you will leverage your capacity for innovation and problem-solving to lead field operations to ensure an exceptional project is delivered to our clients. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work ensuring compliance with contract documents and the project schedule while also implementing a culture of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and quality installation of contracted work of either a total project or a particular scope, trade contractor, or portion of a project
• Implement a culture of safety and quality among employees and trade contractors and conduct regular safety inspections to ensure all work conditions are in compliance with company, contract, and government regulations
• Create and manage a plan to successfully sequence work, manage jobsite logistics, and track materials and personnel
• Ensure a high quality of work consistent with project and company standards
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to deliver a project on schedule and on budget
• Develop, update, and communicate the project schedule and exhibit a command of critical schedule milestones with all project stakeholders
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members to build a high functioning team
• Cultivate strong relationships with all project stakeholders
• Maintain professionalism while representing the company and team in internal and external meetings and interactions
• Possess working knowledge of the owner contract, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• Participate in the development and maintenance of staff charts, general conditions, project costs, and demonstrate an understanding of key performance indicators (KPI) for the project
• Participate in close-out activities including punch list and building operations training
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving capabilities in finding ways to overcome constant obstacles, issues, and conflicts on the job
• 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

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience
• 7+ years of experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects as a construction manager and/or superintendent.
• Experience working in medical office, medical research/laboratory, hospital, and university settings.
• 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and personnel
• Demonstrated experience leading field operations and communicating plans effectively across multiple audiences
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and building regulations (i.e., OSHA)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands‑on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast‑paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High‑Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high‑performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time‑sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back‑up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $85,000 - 160,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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