Business Manager

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

The Business Manager serves as the support for construction projects and is a primary liaison between operations, corporate finance, and certain external parties. This highly visible and fast-paced position is involved with financial reporting, compliance, and processing responsibilities over projects ranging in size from $20 million to $1 billion in contract value.

Responsibilities

• Compiling owner pay applications

• Internal audit finding resolution

• Subcontractor requisition and accounts payable processing

• Consumable materials purchasing and equipment inventory monitoring

• Assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract review and readiness

• Lien waiver and insurance administration

• Support the monthly project financial forecast

• Prepare monthly cost reports

• Key performance indicator monitoring

• Process innovation and improvement

• Project cash-flow monitoring and forecasting

• Produce the month-end financial reporting, including equipment billing, subcontractor payments, and owner payments

• Change Order Monitoring and Reconciliation

• Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, and financial reporting

• Have thorough knowledge of the company contracts and an understanding of all parties involved

• Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activit

• Lead, train, and develop project team members

• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues

• Lead project close-out of the project, including turnover of manuals and warranties, and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering, and design firms

• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project

• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields or similar relevant work experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

• Must be intermediate (above average) in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Alignment to Clark 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with SAP

• Experience with Textura, Coupa, or Google platforms is a plus

• Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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

The Physical Side of the Role: Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson’s safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $78,000 - 110,000 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.