Project Manager (Civil)

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

401k/retirement plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Short & long term disability

Fitness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Back-up daycare

Job summary

Clark Civil seeks a Project Manager to guide the day-to-day management and technical oversight of a heavy civil project in Oakland. You will create a plan outlining tasks, timelines, and resources to meet goals and coordinate stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

You will lead procurement, risk management, reporting, and safety initiatives while mentoring the project team and driving on-site performance. This hands-on role emphasizes results and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, civil, architecture, construction management, or related discipline
• 4+ years of construction experience with general contractor on large-scale projects
• Heavy civil construction experience; self-perform work, concrete, electrical substations, transmission & distribution
• Ability to review, modify, and understand detailed designs, specs, drawings, schedules
• 2+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
• Understanding of strategic, operational, and financial components of a construction project
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions
• Experience managing projects from start to finish
• Strong work ethic, leadership, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting
• Thorough knowledge of contracts and parties involved
• Secure permits and verify insurance for subcontractors
• Facilitate project meetings to coordinate work
• Lead, train, and develop project team members
• Submit monthly job status reports outlining priorities and issues
• Manage project close-out, turnover of manuals and warranties, final payments
• Build positive relationships with owners, engineers and designers
• Establish deadlines and monitor progress
• Drive safety culture on site
• Support new business via proposals and presentations
• Foster inclusivity and diversity

Skills

Contract administration

Schedule management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Tools

Primavera

Procore

Bluebeam

SAP

Job description

As Project Manager, you will be a part of a leadership team dedicated to directing the day-to‑time management and technical oversight of a heavy civil project. You will create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the project’s goals. The Project Manager will lead communication among project stakeholders, manage risk, and monitor progress against the schedule. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for and dedication to getting the job done.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, civil, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline
• 4+ years of construction experience required; working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• Heavy civil construction experience required with an emphasis on self-perform work and concrete construction highly preferred as well as electrical substations and transmission & distribution work
• Ability to review, modify, understand detailed designs, technical specifications and drawings, sequence of work and schedules, and logistics plans
• Proficient with construction technologies such as Primavera, Procore, Bluebeam, SAP, etc.
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• DBIA and/or LEED Accreditation

Clark Civil

Clark Civil performs heavy/civil work including airport, heavy rail, light rail, bridges, interstate road work, electrical substations and transmission & distribution, interstate road work, water and wastewater treatment, and facilities projects ranging from $10 million to $500 million. Clark Civil delivers projects through a variety of contracting methods, including design/build, construction manager at‑risk, and general contracting. With a staff of over 20 percent professional engineers, Clark Civil’s projects are led by an experienced heavy/civil technical staff and supported by a multidisciplinary, in‑house team.Clark Civil is a division of Clark Construction Group, LLC.

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.

Your 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. Your safety is our top priority, and you’ll be expected to follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High‑Performing Culture:

This is a demanding, high‑performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including

• health/dental/vision benefits
• paid time off
• retirement/401k
• Company Contribution plan
• life insurance
• commuter benefit
• short & long term disability
• fitness reimbursement
• FSA
• tuition reimbursement
• back‑up daycare
• tutoring & family support benefits
• EAP/Work‑Life assistance
• holiday contribution program

For this role the base salary range i__s $90,000-175,000.

Compensation may varyoutside of this rangedepending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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