Project Manager, Underground​/Heavy Civil

About Atkinson

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long‑lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients.

We are seeking a Project Manager for Atkinson Construction, a heavy civil subsidiary of Clark Construction. As Project Manager, you will be the principal company representative at the project site and oversee the entirety of a project. You will create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the project’s goals. The Project Manager will guide communication among project stakeholders, manage risk, and monitor progress against the schedule and project budget.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for and dedication to getting the job done and working together in a team environment to support the project goals.

• Champion and influence Atkinson's Safety Culture
• Ensure the team understands and delivers to the safety culture accountabilities and responsibilities
• Do not accept that accidents "will happen", ensure pre‑planning to address risks
• Walk the project with foremen and crew members to ensure accountability
• Make on‑the‑spot adjustments / corrections regardless of time and cost impacts
• Tackle significant safety culture issues without delay and follow up on agreed upon actions

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

• Take responsibility for client relations and focus on client needs
• Leverage personalities to mitigate personnel conflicts

• Revenue tracking and reporting
• Ensure accurate estimated costs to complete and future forecasting

• 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

• Minimum of 8‑10 years of engineering and general contracting experience on $30 M to $250 M+ complex, self‑perform, heavy highway construction projects

We look for individuals who embody these core principles:

• Enthusiasm & Drive:
  Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player – ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success and always maintain a positive attitude.
• Delivery & Performance:
  Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Atkinson’s standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.
• Learning & Growth:
  Immerse yourself in Atkinson’s culture, your team, and your community. Be engaged, accountable, and self‑directed in your learning – be curious! Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

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