Underground Senior Business Manager

Atkinson Construction - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Senior Business Manager role at Atkinson Construction is a key financial management position responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and processing for construction projects valued between $20 million and $1 billion. This role serves as a primary liaison between operations, corporate finance, and external parties, ensuring effective communication and coordination. The position offers significant opportunities for career growth through job rotation and hands-on training, requiring candidates to work collaboratively with various professionals while maintaining confidentiality in their duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trade/craft payroll processing, collection of timecards and coding.
• Process field new hires at the jobsite, including dispatch and safety training.
• Review Certified Payroll from Subcontractors and manage late submissions.
• Certify and submit Atkinson certified payroll to the Owner and DIR.
• Submit and track additional paperwork such as union status letters and tax withholdings.
• Process Purchase Orders and pay project invoices within 30 days of receipt.
• Assist with monthly pay application including invoice to Owner and lien waiver tracking.
• Create, update, and maintain various reports and tracking spreadsheets.
• Manage document control including scanning and uploading documents.
• Create billing packages for change order work for reimbursement by Owner.
• Track insurance certificates and small business participation.
• Manage general office tasks and order office supplies.
• Control job site equipment and inventory.
• Maintain relationships with Suppliers, Subcontractors, and Clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years of administration/accounting experience in the heavy civil construction industry, preferably with underground/tunneling.
• Experience on large scale underground/tunneling construction projects is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in billing, document control, and purchasing.
• Commitment to data accuracy and timely processing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with Textura, SAP, LCP Tracker, or Coupa is a plus.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in underground construction projects.
• Familiarity with project finance related areas.

Benefits

• Base salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical and dental plans.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement plan with matching and annual company contributions.
• Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage.
• Commuter benefits.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Back-up daycare and family support benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and work-life assistance.
• Holiday contribution program.