Construction Project Lead: Site Delivery & Leadership

Clark Construction Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k / Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead day-to-day project management, create detailed plans, and guide the team toward project goals. You will drive communication among stakeholders, manage risk, and monitor progress against the schedule with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires 4+ years of construction experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate complex activities across multiple trades.

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.
• 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.
• Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved.
• Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors.
• Facilitate project meetings to successfully 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.
• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project.
• 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

Contract administration

Leadership

Risk management

Scheduling

Procurement

Financial reporting

Communication

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management degree

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead day-to-day project management, create detailed plans, and guide the team toward project goals. You will drive communication among stakeholders, manage risk, and monitor progress against the schedule with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires 4+ years of construction experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate complex activities across multiple trades.