Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager

Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager for Atkinson Construction, a heavy civil subsidiary of Clark Construction. A Project Manager is the principal company representative at project sites and oversees the entirety of multiple projects. Project Managers "set the tone". They engage in and influence our safety culture and have the authority to make decisions on Atkinson's behalf about such items as cost and schedule. He or she serves as the company's point of contact both with the client and with the general public. A project manager also takes 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.

Responsibilities :

• Work on high-profile projects, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job.
• 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 by 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.
• Practicing "win win" negotiation.
• Knowing insurance products and coverages for Atkinson, subcontractors and vendors as well as the status of subcontractors and vendors insurance.
• Keeping stakeholders informed.
• Actively pursue and engage in safety training to learn and embrace the Atkinson safety culture.
• Participate in the TRACK process; attend daily / weekly meetings and field inspections.
• 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.
• Stay ahead of the crew's needs making sure they are efficient in their work.
• 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.
• Beat the estimated budget.
• Pursue self development outside of assigned responsibilities.
• Produce safe, efficient construction engineering products.
• Track and update quantities timely to ensure accurate budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Perform thorough invoice reviews and pay subcontractors and vendors timely.
• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions.

Qualifications :

Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country. Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.