Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager

Atkinson So. California

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:

• Minimum of 8+ years of engineering and general contracting experience on $30M to $250M+ complex, self-perform, heavy civil highway construction projects construction projects

• Experience managing more than one project simultaneously

• High degree of initiative, independence, personal responsibility and integrity

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

• Team player and reliable

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 100,000 - $190,000 .

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