Senior Construction Manager

Duties

• Implement a Project Control System to document, monitor, evaluate, and resolve field construction problems.
• 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.
• Coincide with community relations.
• 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.
• Coincide 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.
• Aid in the development, data input, and approval process of work orders.
• Complete verification of project records in accordance with Department regulations.
• Aid the Department in obtaining compliance with the labor standards, safety, accident prevention and equal opportunity provisions for the contracts.

  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
  • 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)
  • 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

  Pay

  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.

  Benefits

  • Generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program

  About the Role

  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.

  Schedule

  Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date.