Project Manager

clark; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our advisory team as the Owner's Representative, guiding projects from concept and design through construction and closeout. You will be the primary client contact, ensuring alignment among the design team, GC, and third-party vendors with the owner's vision, budget, and schedule.

You will lead development from feasibility to occupancy, manage budgets and schedules, procure consultants and contractors, and resolve complex design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of Project Manager experience as an Owner's Representative or similar role.
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build or CMAR delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Act as the direct liaison between the Owner and project ecosystem (Architects, Engineers, Contractors).
• Lead project development from feasibility through commissioning and occupancy.
• Manage master budget and schedule; monitor costs to keep the project viable.
• Oversee procurement of consultants/contractors; review pay apps, change orders, and RFIs.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and disputes before impacting critical path.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

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 complex technical issues into actionable insights for project stakeholders.