Lead Construction Manager – Large-Scale Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in New Haven, CT is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field operations and ensure delivery of a high-quality, on-time project. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, uphold safety standards, and drive adherence to the project schedule and contract documents.

The role requires 7+ years of experience on large commercial projects, with hands-on leadership across teams, subs, and vendors.

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.

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 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

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

FieldWire

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

Clark Construction Group in New Haven, CT is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field operations and ensure delivery of a high-quality, on-time project. You will oversee self-performed and contracted work, uphold safety standards, and drive adherence to the project schedule and contract documents.

The role requires 7+ years of experience on large commercial projects, with hands-on leadership across teams, subs, and vendors.