Project Manager, Underground/ Heavy Civil

Atkinson Construction•Washington, DC

4d•$100,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atkinson Underground/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. The Role 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 through 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.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline
Minimum of 8+ years of engineering and general contracting experience on $30Mto $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
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

Responsibilities

Work on high-profile projects with our Tunneling/Mining group, 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

Benefits

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)
fitness reimbursement
healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans
tuition reimbursement
back-up daycare and family support benefits
EAP
work life assistance
holiday contribution program