Director - Program

AtkinsRéalis•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! We are seeking a Director, Program (Chief Quantity Surveyor) to join us in our Los-Angeles office. About Us AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis 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. AtkinsRéalis 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? · Lead the effective delivery of Quantity Surveying services throughout all stages of the project lifecycle. · Lead or support other team members on complex multi-faceted projects. · Manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues. · Take the lead, set the pace and monitor all work executed at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients. · Work collaboratively with Atkinsrealis project management, health & safety, building surveying and strategic asset management teams in project delivery. · Lead and manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, internal job costings and resource requirements. · Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities. · Support lead bid activity, including writing of proposals and other business development activities.

Requirements

A BSc (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.
To be a Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent) or working towards the professional membership.
Experience in a range of Quantity Surveying/Employer’s Agent duties from project inception through to completion.
Experience of both pre-and post-contract quantity surveying responsibilities, and be able to deliver this service effectively to Clients.
Experience within one or more sectors including Residential, Education, Leisure and Care.
Experience with private and/or public sector clients on major projects.
A good working knowledge of current construction contracts such as NEC and JCT.
An understanding of current construction tools and initiatives such as BREEAM, Net Carbon Zero, BIM and Project soft-landings.
Hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting of the generation of repeat business.
Commercially aware, work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required.
Great interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively (both internally and with Clients), and a willingness and determination to progress your career quickly.
The necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high-quality professional service.
IT skills, such as Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cost Planning software e.g. Cost-X.
Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member.
An ability to make you own informed decisions and work unsupervised when necessary.

Responsibilities

Lead the effective delivery of Quantity Surveying services throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
Lead or support other team members on complex multi-faceted projects.
Manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues.
Take the lead, set the pace and monitor all work executed at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.
Work collaboratively with Atkinsrealis project management, health & safety, building surveying and strategic asset management teams in project delivery.
Lead and manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, internal job costings and resource requirements.
Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities.
Support lead bid activity, including writing of proposals and other business development activities.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet 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
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