Sr Project Manager

Job Description

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Remote Senior Project Manager to join our aviation team Nashville, TN.

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?

• Coordinates communications between internal and external associates, stakeholders, clients, and local, state, and federal agencies such as the FAA.
• Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine respective needs and requirements with little to no oversight.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants.  Drafts professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management.
• Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
• Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs, earned value and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of performance problems.
• Coordinates work with lead technical engineers and guides and mentors junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
• Performs airside of landside project design oversight, reviews sketches and design concepts developed by engineers, subconsultants, CAD designers or technicians.
• Reviews and evaluates developed plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution.
• May occasionally travel to project locations in and outside of the local area.
• Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.
• Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Civil Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience since BS or 8 years since M.S.
• PE required. 
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant aviation related civil engineering experience is required.
• Must be familiar with FAA Advisory Circulars
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is helpful and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Knowledge or experience with AviPLAN or AeroTurn is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Incumbent will be required to participate in AtkinsRéalis Project Management training.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary