Construction Manager

About

Atkinson Building has been providing innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects since 1926. Our focus is on safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long‑lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients.

Construction Managers are the principal operations representatives at the project site. They oversee the planning and coordination of a project, set the tone for safe and timely execution, and are responsible for cost and scheduling. They have the authority to make decisions on Atkinson’s behalf regarding subcontractor and self‑perform resource management, select and mentor project staff, and ensure that the entire team works together efficiently to complete the project safely, on time and on budget.

• A strong knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Leadership skills to drive the safety culture for success.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate safety requirements to crews and subcontractors.
• Foster a diverse and respectful workplace.
• Lead the project team toward common goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with subcontractors.
• Team player and reliable.
• Initiate and maintain good, strong working relationships with Atkinson’s craft personnel, field inspectors, subcontractor 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.
• 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.
• 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 versus tactical approach to problem solving (see big picture – investigate vs. define).
• Contribute to winning new work, including participating in estimating, proposal, and presentation efforts (project champion).
• Familiarity with state and local compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate clearly, follow up, provide support and hold the team accountable for deadlines.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience on $30M to $250M+ complex, self‑perform, heavy‑civil construction projects.
• Experience as a lead supervisor responsible for all construction activities on large civil projects with multiple superintendents.
• Experience managing a project’s 3‑week and 90‑day schedule.
• Experience managing labor productivity and involvement in project cost reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self‑motivated, results‑oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

This is an active, hands‑on role. You will be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You will need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

The role requires communication effectiveness and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.

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