Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Clark Bros Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Bros., Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our Public Works team in California. You will own projects from award through profitable execution and closeout, coordinating with estimating, pre-construction, and operations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction PM, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of Water/Wastewater projects. This role requires travel to various project sites and close collaboration with clients and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction Project Management experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Project Management in the construction industry, specifically with Water/Wastewater, required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project scheduling tools; familiarity with QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors, managing relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate work with estimating, pre-construction, and operations teams.
• Prepare and manage schedules, proposals, and cost forecasts.
• Negotiate and administer client contracts, subcontract agreements, and vendor purchase orders.
• Lead client meetings to communicate progress and relay information required for smooth operations at the site.
• Organize internal meetings to communicate performance metrics, job costs, project status, and coordinate resources.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, RFPs, submittals, change orders, and related logs.
• Order, schedule, and coordinate delivery of major job materials and equipment.
• Supervise crews to ensure productivity and adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all project activity, correspondence, drawings, and specifications.
• Evaluate job performance, track production, and regularly update the project schedule.
• Support and enforce safety programs.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, startup, final inspections, and submission of O&M manuals and warranties.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Scheduling & Planning

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About Us

At Clark Bros, Inc., we pride ourselves on being a trusted leader in the construction industry with over 65 years of success.

As a heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to driving sustainable change within the water, power, and renewable energy resources industries and improving communities along the way. Our team is built on a foundation of excellence, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to safety, and our unique culture encourages independent ideas and problem‑solving with ingenuity, purpose, and grit.

Join our team to be part of a company that is actively shaping the future, and that values your contributions, prioritizes your safety, and supports your purpose – whatever it may be.

Position Summary

Clark Bros., Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team within the Public Works sector. Project Managers will be responsible for all aspects of a project’s success from the initial award through the profitable execution and close‑out of the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and subcontractors, managing relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety from preconstruction through closeout.
• Coordinate work in collaboration with estimating, pre‑construction, and operations teams.
• Prepare and manage schedules, proposals, and cost forecasts.
• Negotiate and administer client contracts, subcontract agreements, and vendor purchase orders.
• Lead client meetings to communicate progress and relay information required for smooth operations at the site.
• Organize internal meetings to communicate performance metrics, job costs, project status, and coordinate resources.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, RFPs, submittals, change orders, and related logs.
• Order, schedule, and coordinate delivery of major job materials and equipment.
• Supervise crews to ensure productivity and adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all project activity, correspondence, drawings, and specifications.
• Evaluate job performance, track production, and regularly update the project schedule.
• Support and enforce company‑wide and project‑specific safety programs.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, startup, final inspections, and submission of O&M manuals and warranties.

Qualifications and Expectations

• 5+ years of relevant construction Project Management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Project Management in the construction industry, specifically with Water/Wastewater, required.
• Extensive experience and thorough knowledge of construction operations and production tracking.
• Awareness of industry recommended practices, OSHA requirements, equipment, and QA/QC.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook are required. Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, leadership and writing skills required.
• Ability to meet fast paced, changing schedules and priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to project assignments and act as an onsite Project Manager. Location is determined by project site.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $180,000 (with potential for performance‑based bonuses)

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the Company.