Senior Construction Project Leader – Northern MI

Clark Construction Company; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Job summary

Clark Construction Company seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead construction projects across Northern Michigan. You will oversee multiple active projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure outcomes from start to finish, delivering on schedule and within budget.

You will also partner with Business Development to identify future opportunities in the region. Ideal candidates live near Alpena, Traverse City, Gaylord, or surrounding areas and bring a solid PM background, client-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and process development skills, with a track record of implementing effective procedures and workflows.
• Solid understanding of construction and engineering operations, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data automation tools, project management software, and standard business applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, and other data management programs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and interact effectively at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain detailed project scopes, schedules, work breakdown structures, and planning assumptions.
• Proactively manage scope, budget, and schedule adjustments to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with superintendents and the management team to allocate personnel and materials effectively, ensuring optimal resource utilization to meet project goals.
• Establish and continuously adjust project priorities, reallocating resources as needed to meet critical deadlines and milestones.
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders and ensure alignment and accountability across project teams.
• Track and analyze key project performance metrics, identifying variances early and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget targets.
• Work closely with project teams and functional leads to align resources with deliverables and maintain cohesive execution.
• Identify and resolve project performance issues promptly, removing barriers to maintain momentum and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project execution plans—including risk management, communication strategies, change control, and quality assurance.
• Conduct regular project assessments and provide timely, accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with clients, team members, and leadership to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and drive progress.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Clark Construction Company seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead construction projects across Northern Michigan. You will oversee multiple active projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure outcomes from start to finish, delivering on schedule and within budget.

You will also partner with Business Development to identify future opportunities in the region. Ideal candidates live near Alpena, Traverse City, Gaylord, or surrounding areas and bring a solid PM background, client-focused