Senior Construction Manager

AtkinsRalis is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our office in Scottsdale, AZ. AtkinsRalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRalis has 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. AtkinsRalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

1. Supports senior scheduling staff, the project team and stakeholders with time management and control.
2. Develops and updates summary level as well as detailed schedules.
3. Develops lists of design, procurement, construction and post construction activities based on review of design documents, examination of site conditions and discussions with Owners, design consultants and contractors.
4. Identifies major milestones, critical approvals and long lead procurement items.
5. Determines reasonable schedule logic and constraints based on discussion with task owners and/or teams.
6. Develops realistic activity durations based on production rates and available manpower based on discussion with task owners and/or teams.
7. Assigns resources (cost, labor or material) to activities and develops cash flow reports and resource histograms.
8. Evaluates critical and near critical path activity sequences.
9. Assesses actual progress based on site inspections.
10. Identifies schedule changes and trends.
11. Develops earned value reports.
12. Suggests corrective actions and/or develop recovery plans when delays are anticipated or occur.
13. Review architect and contractor prepared schedules.
14. Prepares post construction as-built schedules and lessons learned reports.
15. Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
16. Complexity - Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features.
17. Decision-making - Most assignments are performed solitarily. 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.
18. Work direction given to others - Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience.
• Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred.
• Must have strong to excellent understanding of CPM (Critical Path Method) concepts and calculations; strong to excellent understanding of earned value concepts, calculations, and rules of credit; proficiency in Primavera scheduling products; and report preparation skills.
• 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 clear and logical approach to problem solving, and strong choice-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

What we offer at AtkinsRalis:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.