Project Manager

Clark Construction Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in New Haven, CT is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as Owner’s Representative from concept through closeout. You will be the primary client contact, aligning design teams, general contractors, and vendors with the owner’s vision, budget, and schedule.

You will oversee feasibility, programming, and commissioning, while managing budgets, procurement, and change orders to ensure financial viability and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager, specifically within an Owner’s Representative, PM/CM, firm or General Contractor or Architecture/Engineering firm.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale expansions or new vertical construction ($50M+ value and 1000k+ GSF) and/or horizontal construction through both design and construction phases.
• Deep understanding of project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR), building systems, and pre-construction workflows.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly preferred.
• Elite client-facing skills with the ability to translate the Complex

Responsibilities

• Act as the direct liaison between the Owner and the project ecosystem (Architects, Engineers, and Contractors).
• Lead project development from initial feasibility and programming through commissioning and occupancy.
• Manage the master budget and schedule; monitor cost-to-date and projected costs, ensuring the project remains financially viable.
• Oversee the procurement of consultants and contractors; manage the review of pay applications, change orders, and RFI impacts on behalf of the Owner.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex design conflicts and construction disputes before they impact the critical path.
• Prepare and present executive-level status reports, monitoring variances in design and construction databases relative to cost and schedule.
• Ensure that the AE and General Contractor adheres to the highest standards of quality and safety as outlined in the project specifications.

Skills

Project management

Owner’s Representative

Stakeholder liaison

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Construction/Architecture

Professional Engineer (PE) / CCM / PMP (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our advisory team. In this role, you will act as the Owner’s Representative, overseeing the administration of the project from the initial concept and design through construction and final closeout. You will be the primary point of contact for the client, responsible for ensuring that the design team, general contractor, and third-party vendors all align with the owner’s vision, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Act as the direct liaison between the Owner and the project ecosystem (Architects, Engineers, and Contractors).
• Lead project development from initial feasibility and programming through commissioning and occupancy.
• Manage the master budget and schedule; monitor cost-to-date and projected costs, ensuring the project remains financially viable.
• Oversee the procurement of consultants and contractors; manage the review of pay applications, change orders, and RFI impacts on behalf of the Owner.
• Proactively identify and resolve complex design conflicts and construction disputes before they impact the critical path.
• Prepare and present executive-level status reports, monitoring variances in design and construction databases relative to cost and schedule.
• Ensure that the AE and General Contractor adheres to the highest standards of quality and safety as outlined in the project specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager, specifically within an Owner’s Representative, PM/CM, firm or General Contractor or Architecture/Engineering firm.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale expansions or new vertical construction ($50M+ value and 1000k+ GSF) and / or horizontal construction through both design and construction phases.
• Deep understanding of project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR), building systems, and pre‑construction workflows.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly preferred.
• Elite client-facing skills with the  ability to translate the Complex