Senior Commercial 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 hiring a Senior Commercial Manager who will join the project management team in Atlanta, GA!

Responsible for all dimensions of contract administration, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting and product delivery for major contracts. As necessary, assists project/program managers with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), State law and regulation interpretation and interfaces with clients' contracting officer or specialist on contractual issues. Supervises Contracts Group to provide lifecycle federal and state contracts and subcontracts administration and compliance support services across the enterprise.

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?

• Hires, trains and supervises Contracts Group, including contract and subcontract administrators and contract compliance personnel.
• Assists with negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff.
• Provides advice on and interpretation of contract requirements.
• Reviews solicitation requests to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Assists in preparation and reviews cost proposals including pricing and scheduling details, coordination of requirements and cost proposal risk assessment.
• Prepares consulting agreements.
• Modifies contract schedules and participates in vendor agreement negotiations when required.
• Ensures timely processing of technical reports and deliverables.
• Coordinates with program managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Assists in the development of internal contract and subcontract administration policy.
• Provides supervision, guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contracts/subcontracts administrators and managers.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participates in special projects.
• Supervises and ensures small business compliance program for federal, state and local government contracts.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
• Performs work that involves applying acquired and diversified knowledge and experience in contracts administration and the coordination of related activities
• Exercises independent judgment in the analysis of contracts and reports to determine

contract requirements and compliance needs. Receives direction on assignment objectives,

complex administrative problems and possible solutions

• Directly supervises Contracts/Subcontracts professionals.
• Interfaces with project team members as well as Legal and Finance professionals and administrative staff.
• Frequently contacts client representatives, contractors and regulatory agency personnel to coordinate flow of records

What will you contribute?

• 10 to 15 years of experience managing large industrial manufacturing construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, plus a minimum of ten years relevant experience, five of which must be related to FAR procurement or Federal contract administration OR Master's degree in Business Administration or related field, plus a minimum of eight years relevant experience, five of which must be re