Senior Project Manager
- Exton, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Why join us?We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Exton, PA or any other AtkinsRéalis HUB office across the United States.This position reports to our Senior Project Manager Director of Project Delivery. It is responsible for managing design projects including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing / fire protection, and process disciplines within biotech, pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.About UsAtkinsRéalis 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?Client Engagement:
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Minimum 15 yrs experience with biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical and/or food & beverage sectors.
- Must have 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.
- Must have the communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with co-workers and lead a project team.
- Must be 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.
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- Paid Family Leave
- 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