Construction Manager

Renton, WA

Seattle, WA

Full time

R5022286

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

Our Construction Managers are the principal operations representative at the project site and oversee the planning and coordination of a project. Construction Managers "set the tone" for safe and timely execution of the work. They are responsible for cost and scheduling and have the authority to make decisions on Atkinson's behalf regarding the subcontractor and self-perform resource management. Construction Managers also take part in selecting and mentoring project staff and ensuring that the entire team works together efficiently to complete the project safely, on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• A strong knowledge of safety rules 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 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's 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

• 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 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

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive on $30M to $250M+ complex, self-perform, heavy-civil construction projects

• Experience as the lead supervisor responsible for all construction activities on large civil projects with multiple superintendents

• Experience managing a projects 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

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: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to 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'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You'll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction'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: Atkinson 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 $110,000-175,000 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.

Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country.

Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.?

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email? View email address on click.appcast.io ?or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.