Project Manager

Clark Foundations, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Foundations, LLC in Maryland seeks a motivated Foundations Project Manager to lead design and construction of specialty support of excavation and deep foundations. You will collaborate with engineers, owners, and contractors to ensure projects are designed, permitted, and built efficiently and at high quality.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, PE credentials or progress to obtain them, and a proactive, team‑oriented approach to manage budgets, schedules, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical/Structural focus.
• PE credentials in DC/MD/VA or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• 4+ years of related experience in foundations projects.
• Experience with sheeting, shoring, and deep foundation design.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and cost estimates for sheeting, shoring, and deep foundations.
• Create design documents for sheeting and shoring projects.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, and engineers during development.
• Procure materials and services; assist field with construction plans.
• Lead project meetings and maintain project records and reports.
• Manage project closeout and relationships with stakeholders.
• Support proposals and presentations as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical/Structural)

Master's degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Specialty design software

Job description

Clark Foundations has successfully completed hundreds of the country’s most sophisticated excavation support systems — from high-rise office buildings in dense urban cityscapes to military campuses that sprawl over acres of terrain. With more than four decades of experience providing preconstruction, estimating, and self-perform construction services for support of excavation and foundations work, and a staff of professional engineers and seasoned self-perform individuals, Clark Foundations is one the most reputable foundations specialty contractors in the country. Clark Foundations is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group, LLC.

Clark Foundations is looking for a motivated, hardworking foundations professional to be responsible for design and construction of specialty support of excavation and deep foundations work. The Foundations Project Manager works with other foundations professionals to ensure foundations projects are designed, permitted, and constructed efficiently and with the highest quality. Successful candidates will be able to share their passion for specialty foundations work and have the dedication to get the job done and will be able to act on behalf of the company, including committing the company on cost and schedule matters in accordance with guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop budgets and cost estimates for sheeting and shoring and deep foundations projects.
• Develop design documents for sheeting and shoring projects.
• Collaborate with project owners, general contractors and other design professionals during the development phase of projects.
• Facilitate material and service procurement for the projects.
• Work directly with field supervision to develop construction plans and perform constructability reviews.
• Have thorough knowledge of company’s contracts and understanding of all parties involved.
• Secure all required permits and verify insurance coverage for construction work.
• Schedule and facilitate all project meetings required to successfully coordinate work activity.
• Have thorough knowledge of all major project issues and priorities; prepare and submit monthly job status reports.
• Assist in providing general administrative and technical leadership for the project. Maintain all project records and monitor correspondence.
• Supervise closeout of project.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering firms, and general contractors.
• Participate in proposals and presentations as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil Engineering with concentration on Geotechnical and Structural Engineering, Masters Degree in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering is a plus.
• Ability to review development phase and contract documents and geotechnical reports in order to advise on best sheeting and shoring and/or deep foundations solutions.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid.
• Experience in design of support of excavation systems using specialty software programs.
• Professional Engineer credentials in at least one of the primary states where Clark Foundations operates (DC, MD, VA) or currently holds P.E. credentials from other states and being able to obtain primary state (DC, MD, VA) P.E. within 3 months of employment.
• At least 4+ years of experience required with emphasis on self-perform work and design and construction of sheeting and shoring and deep foundations systems. Work experience with specialty foundations contractors and or consultants with a passion for building projects is a must.
• Experience managing projects successfully specialty foundations projects from start to finish is a huge plus.
• Skilled at negotiating and developing relationships with project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced and tough (exposure to weather and rough terrain) environment.
• Passion for the work and industry a must.