Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

Overview

Atkinson Seattle

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, engage in and influence our safety culture, and have the authority to make decisions on Atkinson's behalf about items such as cost and schedule.

The project manager serves as the company’s point of contact with the client and with the general public, and they participate in selecting and mentoring project staff to ensure the team works together to complete projects safely, on time, and on budget.

• Work on high-profile projects, assisting in planning, organizing, and controlling various elements of the job.

• Plan early to avoid unnecessary safety risks, address production and quality concerns, and allow time for input and buy-in from stakeholders.

• Make thoughtful, timely decisions to keep the project moving forward.

• Adopt a strategic vs. tactical approach to problem solving (see big picture, investigate vs. define).

• Contribute to winning new work, including participating in estimating, proposals, and presentations (project champion).

• Familiarity with state and local compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Communicate clearly, follow up, provide support, and hold the team accountable for deadlines.

• Practice win win negotiation.

• Know about insurance products and coverages for Atkinson, subcontractors, and vendors, as well as the status of subcontractors and vendors' insurance.

• Keep 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 strong working relationships with Atkinson's craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, home office support, the project management team, and the community.

• Stay ahead of the crew's needs and ensure 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.

• Aim to 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 on time.

• Gather and prepare supporting documentation for change orders and requisitions.

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 8+ years of engineering and general contracting experience on $30M to $250M+ complex, self-perform, heavy underground/tunneling 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 to $190,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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,…