Construction Manager

Construction Manager

We are seeking a Construction Manager for Atkinson Construction, a heavy civil subsidiary of Clark Construction. Our Construction Managers are the principal operations representative at the project site and oversees the planning and coordination of a project. Construction Managers report to the Project Manager or Project Executive.  Construction Managers "set the tone" for safe and timely execution of the work.  They are responsible for Cost and Schedule and have the authority to make decisions on Atkinson's behalf regarding the Subcontractor and self-perform resource management. He or she serves as the company's point of contact on all operations with both the client and the general public. Construction Managers also take part in selecting and mentoring project staff and ensuring that the entire team works together efficiently to complete the project safely, on time and on budget. 

Must have:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive on $30M to $250M+ complex, self-perform, heavy highway construction projects
• Experience as the lead supervisor responsible for all construction activities on large civil projects with multiple superintendents
• Experience managing a projects 3-week and 90-day schedule
• Experience managing labor productivity and involvement in project cost reporting
• A strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Safety

• A strong knowledge of safety rules regulations
• Leadership skills to drive the safety culture for success
• Interpersonal skills to communicate safety requirements to crews and subcontractors

Grow our People

• Foster a diverse and respectful workplace
• Lead project team toward common goals
• Understand how to mentor and motivate a variety of different individuals
• Look for challenging "stretch" opportunities for team members

Relationships

• Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with trade partners
• Team player and reliable
• Ability to leverage personalities to mitigate personnel conflicts
• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor's representatives, vendors, home office support, the project management team, the community, etc.
• Prioritize daily tasks by understanding deadlines and material procurement lead times
• Provide prompt, accurate information, notices and requests to agencies, subcontractors, vendors, etc.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a grammatically correct and unbiased manner
• Investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, gather input and propose solutions

Financial

• Ensure production tracking and reporting is correct and complete
• Ensure cost effective utilization of resources and planning to drive certainty in cost effective and timely completion of the project
• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts and reporting
• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely
• Beat the estimated budget
• Know subcontractor scopes, financial implications and oversee force account issues

Technical Success

• Planning early to avoid unnecessary safety risks, address production and quality concerns and allow time for input and buy-in from stakeholders
• Making thoughtful, timely decisions to keep the project moving forward
• Having a strategic vs. tactical approach to problem solving (see big picture - investigate vs. define)
• Contributing to winning new work including participating in the estimating, proposal, and presentation efforts (project champion)
• Familiarity with state and local compliance and regulatory requirements
• Communicating clearly, following up, providing support, and holding team accountable for deadlines

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations.  For this role the base salary range is $110,000 to $175,000 . 

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