Senior Project Manager

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
110K-175K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Transportation • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Lead day-to-day management of large construction projects including contract administration, scheduling, risk management, procurement, financial reporting, team leadership, stakeholder communication, project close-out, and safety enforcement while supporting business development and recruiting.
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As Senior Project Manager, you will be part of a leadership  team dedicated to providing world class service to our clients by leading the day-to-day management of the project.  You will create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the project’s goals.  The Senior Project Manager will communicate with the 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

  • Participate in proposals and presentations as requested

  • 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

  • Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

  • Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people

  • Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience

  • 7+ years of construction experience required; working for a general contractor on large scale construction projects is highly preferred. 

  • 4+ 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 LEED Accreditation a plus

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

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. 

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, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $110,000 - $175,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending 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. https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience

Skills Required

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, related discipline or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of construction experience
  • Experience working for a general contractor on large-scale construction projects
  • 4+ years leading, developing, and motivating teams
  • Understanding of strategic, operational, and financial components of construction projects
  • Experience managing projects from start to finish
  • Skilled at developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors
  • Ability to make timely and effective decisions and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Physical ability to navigate job sites and lift materials up to 25 lbs frequently and occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Willingness to work extended hours and be responsive to time-sensitive matters or emergencies
  • Pre-employment and random drug fitness-for-duty screening
  • Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence (culture/behavioral expectations)
  • DBIA and LEED accreditation
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The Company
4,647 Employees

What We Do

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Since 1906, the company has delivered assets across various markets, including public, private, corporate, cultural, education, and entertainment projects. Their extensive portfolio includes critical infrastructure projects such as power, transportation, water, and roadways, emphasizing a commitment to building what matters and strengthening communities nationwide.

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