Senior Division Manager- East Water

AtkinsRéalis•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Division Manager for its East Water division, based in Atlanta, the DC Metro area, or Raleigh. The role manages project execution, client relations, and business growth for a large operating unit, multiple groups, a large client, or a technical discipline/service. The area of responsibility typically has annual project revenues exceeding $20 million. The manager works independently under general direction and is accountable for business growth, quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability. The position provides direct supervision to several managers and assigned technical and administrative support staff. It includes responsibility for staff performance management and career development, project production and quality oversight, client and market development, contract negotiations, and financial performance. The manager represents the organization to primary clients, public officials, and subconsultants, and interfaces with senior technical professionals and management across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of practice.
At least 15 years of experience since earning a bachelor's degree, including at least three years in project-management or operational-management positions.
Professional registration in the field of practice when available, such as P.E., P.G., PLS, R.A., or RLA.
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage individuals and teams, provide leadership, and manage project production.
Strong ability to promote the firm and negotiate advantageous contracts.
Business vision and excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent the firm effectively to clients, public officials, and the community.
Enhanced or Consultant of Choice competency in Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate degree.
Management coursework and/or an MBA.

Responsibilities

Assess staffing needs with managers based on projected workload; review recommendations for hiring, transfers, terminations, compensation, and position adjustments, and approve or forward them according to the Authorization Matrix.
Recommend personnel actions for direct reports; conduct semiannual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions; provide ongoing feedback, counsel, and development guidance.
Advise staff on company policies and procedures and monitor compliance.
Help managers develop project work plans and review schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate with market leadership to meet project staffing needs.
Review project financial performance and help identify and address at-risk projects to prevent financial losses and client dissatisfaction.
Monitor quality-control compliance, review project QC plans, and conduct periodic QA compliance audits.
Help resolve work-related problems between organizational units.
Contribute to annual and strategic plans and implement them for the area of responsibility.
Pursue project opportunities, maintain relationships with current and prospective clients, evaluate opportunities, and recommend go/no-go decisions.
Select proposal and interview teams and develop project marketing budgets for senior-management review and approval.
Identify and work to resolve client-relations problems; maintain professional visibility and currency through civic and professional organizations and encourage staff participation.
Negotiate contracts with clients and subconsultants; participate in project budget reviews and monitor project profitability.
Monitor accounts receivable and client billings and provide recommendations concerning final write-offs and past-due receivables.
Represent the organization in a leadership role to primary clients, key public officials, and subconsultants; develop relationships with key and prospective clients.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.