Senior Project Manager
Clark Construction Group, LLC · New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Construction · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Project Manager acts as the Owner's Representative to oversee project administration from concept through construction and closeout. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with the owner's vision and quality standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture with at least 7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in project delivery methods and large-scale construction management is required, with professional certifications like PMP, CCM, or PE highly preferred.
Full 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.
