Construction Manager

Why join us?
We are hiring! Our Project and Program Services  team is growing in the Madison/Milwaukee, WI area!  We are looking for a local area candidate to serve as Lead Construction Manager on a 24-month brownfield food manufacturing project assignment. 

If you want to be a part of a successful global organization and have at least 5+ years of experience as a Lead Construction Manager on manufacturing projects, we want to speak to you. The Lead Senior Construction Manager manages construction project tasks based on proposal provided by AtkinsRéalis, including daily communication with clients and contractors, and coordinating resources for the completion of assigned tasks, providing project reports as necessary. 

This is a full-time position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

About Us:
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We have been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects. AtkinsRéalis is ranked #9 largest Construction Management Company and #7 Program Management Company by Engineering News Record (ENR). 

How will you contribute to the team?

• Preparing, coordinating, and reviewing process equipment and building drawing packages with a focus on electrical, controls, and automation work scope.
• Managing internal, contract, and other resources involved in the pre-design, construction, engineering, and supervising, assigning, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating contractor work.
• Reporting issues related to schedule, cost, progress, safety, and design directly to Project Managers, Plant Project Stakeholders, and/or Contractor Managers.
• Planning, organizing, and directing activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Supporting with project delivery strategies.
• Scheduling and sequencing the project in logical steps and budgeting time required to meet deadlines.
• Coordinating the project procurement, selection of contractors, and assisting with contract paperwork and management of changes.
• Having significant independent responsibility for assignments (including entire projects) where the project scope and complexity are extensive.
• Coordinating QA/QC quality control plans.
• Coordinating safety management plans.
• Coordinating the building permit process and compliance with codes.
• Directing weekly construction meetings.
• Preparing daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Being accountable for the direct execution, inspection, and Quality acceptance of the project per relevant specifications, drawings, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Organizing all Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation, and Start-Up Activities.
• Reviewing contractor applications for payment and recommending payment to the client.
• Creating and monitoring cost reports for the client.
• Coordinating punch list preparation and project close-out.
• Performing such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Complexity: Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features.
• Decision-Making: Most assignments are performed on one’s own. Makes decisions on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems.
• Work direction given to others: Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of other technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering or a related field, plus ten (10) years relevant experience.
• Must have good experience as an electrical CM in food & beverage, pharma, or other industrial/manufacturing type projects.
• Must have OSHA 30-hour or be willing to obtain the trainings.
• Must have the ability to navigate Web-based construction management software (often provided by the client).
• Must have experience with setting meetings, organizing agendas, and keeping minutes for project records.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
• Must be highly articulate, have a clear and logical approach to problem-solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $105,000 - $135,000 annually/hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies