Senior Construction Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ATCS is growing! We are looking for a Senior Construction Manager to support our Camp Hill office location. This person will be local to the Harrisburg area providing construction management oversight services for transportation projects and personnel in PennDOT's District 8-0 Counties.

The Senior Construction Manager will manage multiple construction projects/contracts and provide, as needed, construction management support services to clients and inspection staff to ensure the contractor’s compliance with the plans and contract documents.

Duties:

• Implement a Project Control System to document, monitor, evaluate, and resolve field construction problems.

• Monitor and maintain the contractor's CPM schedule.

• Prepare and distribute construction summary reports.

• Perform partnering facilitation services.

• Conduct regular progress meetings.

• Establish and maintain a system of document control.

• Attend scheduled pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings.

• Prepare meeting minutes.

• Review cost estimates and coordinate value engineering efforts.

• Prepare drafts of correspondence and responses to contractor inquiries and submissions.

• Evaluate change orders.

• Environmental submissions review.

• Environmental mitigation coordination.

• Provide claims avoidance evaluations.

• Coordinate and participate in community relations.

• Establish and coordinate necessary interaction among the project's designers, contractors, traveling public, communities, public and private agencies, utility companies, local government, and PennDOT.

• Take pre-construction photos and videos and provide progress photos during construction as required.

• Monitor all environmental issues including but not limited to noise complaints; borrow and waste site locations; air and water quality; and complaints due to vibration.

• Provide structural and roadway control services, including, but not limited to review of false work submittals; review of demolition procedures; and coordinate shop drawing reviews with the design consultant.

• Coordinate and resolve all traffic related issues in conjunction with PennDOT personnel.

• Implement a reporting system to record and comment on field work and schedule of the CM/CI Team.

• Assist in the development, data input, and approval process of work orders.

• Complete verification of project records in accordance with Department regulations.

• Assist the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety, accident prevention and equal opportunity provisions for the contracts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction

• Minimum 5+ years in a leadership role managing highway or infrastructure projects

• Proven experience delivering PennDOT or other DOT projects

• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, and traffic control construction practices

• OSHA 30-hour certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

• PMP or CCM certification

• Experience managing large-scale projects ($20M–$100M+)

• Familiarity with PennDOT ECMS and all PennDOT Publications

• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership managing project managers, superintendents, and field staff

• Strong skills in budgeting, cost control, and contract administration

• Expertise in construction sequencing, staging, and traffic maintenance (MPT)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Excellent communication with owners, agencies, and stakeholders

• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

• Strong understanding of state and federal safety and environmental regulations

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in union labor environments preferred

• Strong understanding of state and federal safety and environmental regulations

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 7.5% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.