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Guy F. Atkinson Construction · 18 hours ago

Project Manager, Underground/ Heavy Civil

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Guy F. Atkinson Construction has been building the nation's infrastructure since 1926, providing innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. The Project Manager will oversee project sites, create project plans, manage risks, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructure

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Heavy Civil ConstructionRisk ManagementProject ManagementClient RelationsFinancial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

Benefits

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.