Senior Director - Program

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 Senior Director - Program

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?

• Represents the project team as client liaison. Acts as lead interface with client and related project team members and develops full understanding of the scope of projects. Understands client expectations, requirements, requested deliverables and fee structure.
• Typically works on a site or oversees major client programs, managing Atkinsrealis program delivery teams. Organizes, coordinates and manages required staff resources to complete deliverables.
• Maintains personal chargeability in excess of 75% or at a rate designated by regional management.
• Drives major programs/clients and differentiates Atkinsrealis through excellent delivery of programs/services.
• Works with Operations Directors in support of the delivery of programs and services. Works with Technical Directors in support of the delivery of programs, services and specific audits.
• Wins work through effective program management.
• Develops and implements business development plans and activities.
• Reviews program/project financials including monthly PSR updates and identification of any potential issues to VP/SVP for review and action.
• Manages the strategic aspects of programs and mitigates risks.
• Ensures QA/QC reviews occur and procedures are followed for all assigned
• programs/projects.
• Develops and implements strategic program objectives in support of office and region initiatives.
• Provides senior level general project management support as necessary (e.g., financial/operational budgeting, consolidation, analysis, forecasting; business development; pricing; billing; key client/consultant relationship management).
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus fifteen years relevant experience.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities.
• Must have experience managing a program or project of at least $1 million, and have the ability to manage multi-discipline projects or a very large single project. Must have the ability to develop and implement systems to monitor service and production for major clients. Must have the ability to organize information and data to anticipate/identify major trends, problems and obstacles.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Aviation experience preferred

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 and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and