Project Manager

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

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

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• DBIA and/or LEED Accreditation

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.

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.

Our High-Performing Culture

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 Construction Group Overview

#ZR Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction. There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark. Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States.

Clark Group Capabilities

Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance. Asset Solutions Altura Associates Coda Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate S2N Technology Group Building & Infrastructure Atkinson Construction Shirley Contracting Company C3M Power Systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please [e-mail] call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.