Senior Project Manager – Major Design Build Projects (Highways/Bridges)

AtkinsRéalis • Nashville, TN

90d • $190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next. Let’s build the future—together. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Major Design Build Projects to join our team in Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Calverton, MD; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Henderson, NV, Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Tampa, FL.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice; graduate degree preferred.
• Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, with at least ten years of design build experience in a management position.
• Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability.
• Strong project financial management and team management skills.
• Knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
• Professional Registration in field(s) of practice required, if available.
• Certification as a 'Project Management Professional' (PMP) or 'Certified Construction Manager' (CCM) required within one year of assuming this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional and project management expertise in the direction of highly unconventional projects requiring multiple technical units and/or subcontractors.
• Functions as mentor to technical professionals to assist in their training and development.
• Performs project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Drafts very complex professional service agreements and arranges for their review and execution by senior management.
• Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements.
• Develops enhanced standards and procedures for project delivery excellence.
• Directs project team compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' progress.
• Participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance.
• Reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices and resolves payment disputes.
• Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications.
• Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects.
• Assists in obtaining payment from clients and resolves client disputes.
• Identifies new business opportunities for the firm and promotes firm's capabilities.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinates communications between internal and external associates and clients.
• Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel.
• Serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
• Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff.
• Conducts project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers.
• Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Leaves of absences options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees