Lead Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Alexandria, VA

3d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Virginia. Your role will involve client engagement, budget and financial management, project planning and execution, team leadership and coordination, risk and quality management, documentation and reporting, and stakeholder engagement and strategic updates. You will be responsible for developing presentations and proposals, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, managing key accounts, preparing and managing project budgets, negotiating agreements with subconsultants, preparing project execution plans, developing and maintaining project schedules, leading and mentoring project teams, monitoring project progress, preparing project forecasts and risk reviews, overseeing the administration of RFIs and submittals, managing document control, and managing project closeout and turnover packages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Minimum 10 yrs experience with biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical and/or food & beverage sectors.
Direct experience managing production engineering and design team in the development of drawings and specification for clients in sectors mentioned above.
Negotiating skills, presentation skills, commercial skills and long-term relationship building are all competencies which need to be well developed for this role.
Skilled in the Microsoft Office Package; word, excel, project.
Good time management skills that can handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with co-workers and lead a project team.

Responsibilities

Develop presentations and proposals to secure new work and network to uncover new opportunities and resources.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and subconsultants establishing effective communication protocols.
Visit client sites for pre-bid meetings, design reviews, construction progress reviews, and start-up support.
Manage key accounts with customers and support the growth of the business with new clients.
Maintain and update CRM system with known opportunities.
Prepare and manage overall budgets for assigned projects and seek approval prior to issuance.
Work with discipline leads to establish budgets and forecast resource requirements.
Negotiate agreements with subconsultants.
Complete professional services estimates, set up project budgets, and manage any changes.
Proactively identify client scope changes, request change orders, and provide change management for subconsultants.
Review client invoices, manage invoice aging, and manage/approve subconsultant invoices.
Prepare project execution plan for assigned projects.
Develop and maintain overall project schedules, managing projects to ensure timely completion.
Assist in the development of construction cost estimates.
Lead and direct design efforts, working with discipline leads and design project managers.
Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and organizing regular meetings to address concerns and provide feedback.
Develop a deliverables list for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with contract agreements.
Manage subconsultants to deliver their proposed services on budget and schedule.
Review project deliverables prior to issuance.
Monitor project progress, making necessary adjustments to timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion.
Prepare project forecasts and risk reviews, identifying and mitigating significant risks.
Develop and ensure that project teams are following the projects quality approval plan.
Prepare project status reports, set agendas for project meetings, and prepare meeting minutes and action item registers.
Oversee the administration of RFIs and submittals.
Manage document control of received and issued documents (drawings, specs, submittals, etc).
Communicate with township and code officials as required during the permitting process.
Manage project closeout and turnover packages and manage warranty work with owners.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic updates, gather feedback, and ensure all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
Plan and accomplish goals, relying on extensive experience and judgment to deliver targeted revenues and margins for assigned projects.