Senior Construction Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coverage of 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.
• Coverage of 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.

Requirements

• 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+) preferred.
• Familiarity with PennDOT ECMS and all PennDOT Publications preferred.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software preferred.

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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.