Construction Project Leader for Major Builds

Clark Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks an experienced project professional to lead contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting on large-scale construction projects in the United States. You will ensure compliance with contracts, coordinate teams, and drive timely project close-out while maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes developing strong relations with owners, engineers, and subcontractors, mentoring staff, and aligning with Clark's Excellence standards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of construction experience required; general contractor on large-scale projects 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 ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Contract administration

Leadership

Scheduling

Financial reporting

Negotiation

Safety culture

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Construction management degree

Job description

Clark Construction Group seeks an experienced project professional to lead contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting on large-scale construction projects in the United States. You will ensure compliance with contracts, coordinate teams, and drive timely project close-out while maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes developing strong relations with owners, engineers, and subcontractors, mentoring staff, and aligning with Clark's Excellence standards.