Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Aviation to join our Alexandria, VA office.

Our Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia team is growing! AtkinsRéalis seeks energetic and highly motivated Senior Project Manager(s) to be a leader on our aviation team to be based in the Virginia, Washington DC Metro Area. Multiple positions are available that will be responsible for managing airport improvements, new construction programs as the owner’s representative. The SPM will guide the design management, procurement, construction of the projects. Experience in high end tenant improvements and/or ground up aviation programs is a plus! This position will report to the regional aviation Program Director.

This is a full-time position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.   

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?

• Utilizes background in construction, aviation, engineering or design to integrate well into client organizations with ease.
• Comfortable with changing dynamics and balancing new client initiatives.
• Familiar with the organizational requirements of delivering construction projects in an airport environment.
• Coordinates with teams and stakeholders to develop front-end budgets, schedules, risk logs and other reports.
• Provides primary daily point of contact to client, contractors and consultants as owner representative.
• Facilitates the front-end definition of scope of work for projects in coordination with the client stakeholders.
• Creates and executes project execution plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Comfortable utilizing a variety of technology tools to create reporting, dashboards and analyze data for process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effect change and drive improvements client-side.  Ability to present and pitch ideas.
• Implements project review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with AtkinsRéalis methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of engagements as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelors degree in technical field, construction management, business administration, or related fields.
• 10-year experience with large project administration, project management with an emphasis on work at campus or large facilities.
• Aviation experience and/or material handling equipment/baggage equipment experience a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or, LEED Accreditation (LEED AP) or CCM (CMAA) a plus
• Proficient in project management applications, ePM tools. Working skills in the full Micro Soft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power Point.
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in Aviation, Commercial Real-Estate, Facility Management markets.
• Experience managing interior renovation, retail, and/or concession projects within the aviation environment is highly desirable.
• Experience managing ground up projects within the aviation environment is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering aviation and or commercial programs within the Metropolitan Washington DC area. Experience with aviation at other airports sites highly desirable.
• Must possess a strong understanding of Project Management and the building design and construction processes and a strong understanding of budget, cost an