Associate Director

Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking a Associate Director (Project Controls) – Data Centers to join our team in various locations i,e. New York, NY; Austin, TX; Alexandria, VA; Phoenix, AZ; Philadelphia, PA.

Typically works on a major program/project or service in support of AtkinsRéalis and clients in the Data Center market, leading site efforts or managing a delivery team. Typically manages $1 to $5 million dollar fee accounts, 5 to 10 staff, commensurate company-wide contributions. Provides leadership, direction and guidance to managers and staff within area of responsibility. Responsible for achieving business growth, quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability goals and objectives for the area of responsibility.

Your role 

• Represents the project team as client liaison (account manager). 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. Plays an instrumental role in generating repeat business, winning new work, and developing new business opportunities.
• Demonstrates ability to win repeat work but also to develop relationships with new clients to successfully achieve new business.
• Typically works on a site or oversees major client program, managing AtkinsRéalis delivery teams. Organizes, coordinates, and manages required staff resources to complete deliverables.
• Builds commercially useful networks. Possesses strong market, sector, and service knowledge.
• Embraces AtkinsRéalis strategies and turns them into clear operational plans.
• Engages others in planning to gain commitment, highlight key issues and build understanding. Delivers to meet agreed objectives.
• Contributing to and implementing the office business plan, developing business opportunities in line with the business strategy and looking for market opportunities.
• Produces team business plans in conjunction with senior colleagues.
• Maintains personal chargeability in excess of 75-85% or at a rate designated by executive management.
• Drives major programs/clients and differentiates AtkinsRéalis through excellent delivery of programs/technical services.
• Oversees the direction of a project controls team or function within a the Data Center delivery group or region.
• Develops and implements the project controls business development plans and activities in support of Data Center project workload and pipeline.
• Works with Operations Directors, Technical Directors and Sector Leadership in support of the delivery of programs and services.
• Ensures the profitable management of commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities together with internal job costings, planning and organizing workload/resource requirements and inter-trading.
• Wins work through effective program/project management or technical services.
• Develops and implements business development plans and activities.
• Reviews program/project financials including monthly PSR updates and identification of any potential issues to executive management for review and action.
• Manages the strategic aspects of programs/projects and mitigates risks.
• Positively encourages compliance with company requirements and contributes to the improvement and development of the organization’s management systems. Ensures QA/QC reviews take place and procedures are followed for all assigned programs/projects.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and teams within AtkinsRéalis in the US and lgobally.
• 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).
• Good understanding and practical application of the organization’s Policy and arrangements for managing your own personal safety and the safety of those who report to you.
• Contributes to recruitment of high performing and professional individuals who display the AtkinsRéalis values. Builds diverse teams with complimentary skill sets and backgrounds.
• Coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues to help develop skills, knowledge, and experience. Promoting the organization’s values through embodying a positive, professional, and collaborative nature.
• May perform other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• COMPLEXITY: Manages program delivery for $1 to $5 million dollar fee accounts, 5 to 10 staff, or commensurate company-wide contributions.
• DECISION-MAKING: Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Acts independently on technical matters.
• WORK DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS: Has supervisory responsibilities for direct reports and indirect supervisory responsibilities related to the professional and practice related development of other project staff
• Represents the organization to clients and prospects. Maintains contacts with clients and prospective clients. Maintains visibility within professional, civic, and other organizations to promote the firm and elicit new business.

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in field of practice such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus ten years relevant project and team management experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership experience on Data Center programs / market. .
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of Project Management, Building Design & Construction, Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Building Cost Modeling and Risk Analysis or other area of professional expertise. Must have the ability to manage multiple Project Controls assignments in parallel.
• 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, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite including.
• Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams as well as industry standard project management and project controls software.
• General competencies expected of all Professional and Managers are as follows: Safety,
• Collaboration, Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous.
• Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork. An "Enhanced" level of competency would be the minimum expected of an incumbent in this position.
• Accreditations from professional organizations such as AACE, PMI or RICS are highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.
• Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions. Ability to work under the pressure of multiple projects. Travel may be required.

Rewards & benefits 

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.  

About AtkinsRéalis 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. 

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Additional information 

Expected compensation range is between $150,000 - $180,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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