Sr Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Sr Project Manager for their Manchester office to lead water resources projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and will be responsible for overseeing project execution and team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Group Insurance

PTO plus two Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and development programs

Tuition reimbursement plan

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years’ experience working on water resources projects.
• Registered US P.E. license required, must obtain PE license in Texas within six months.
• Understanding of client relationships and project funding mechanisms desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, leadership, and technical oversight on water resources projects.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage and mentor junior staff and technical personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Job description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Sr Project Manager to join our Houston, TX office.

A strong candidate for this role will possess full competency in conventional water resources engineering work, bring a broad understanding of drainage and stormwater concepts and have proven leadership skills. This individual must be competent in the project management of water resource focused projects, with an emphasis on hydrologic/hydraulic analyses and planning methods and techniques. The ideal candidate is able to manage multiple projects and multi-faceted teams concurrently. Project work may include stormwater and infrastructure planning and complex hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design projects. Successful candidates will provide technical oversight to senior and junior staff and work collaboratively with other departments to complete projects in a timely manner. The candidate will also assist in preparing project proposals and creating and delivering presentations to existing and potential clients. GIS experience associated with water resources projects is preferable. Strong candidates are able to independently make sound engineering decisions, develop planning documents,and prepare technical reports.

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?

• Provide management, leadership, and technical oversight on water resources projects.
• Manage the technical aspects of projects by serving as technical lead and applying advanced concepts and techniques to complex engineering problems.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage the financial aspects of projects to ensure the project is completed based on the agreed upon scope, schedule, and budget.
• Establish and manage client relationships and participate in marketing and contractual efforts.
• Support the growth of our Water Resources Group in Texas.
• Maintain quality standards and quality control.
• Manage and mentor junior staff and technical personnel.
• Be actively engaged, preferably at a leadership level, in appropriate professional/technical organizations.

• Complexity: Work involves management and coordination of usually large or complex projects involving significant billings, heavy regulatory agency involvement and unique management requirements and/or client needs.
• Decision-Making: Supervision received is essentially administrative. Participates in project opportunity evaluation and consultant selection decisions. Reviews/selects project subconsultant and vendor invoices.
• Work direction given to others: Guides, reviews, supervises and/or coordinates the work of a multidisciplinary project team made up of widely diverse internal teams and subcontractors.
• Internal Contacts :Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.
• External Contacts : Represents the organization to clients, regulatory agencies and the general public, directly interfacing with client company presidents, agency directors, city manager or mayor, etc. Maintains contact and visibility with professional, civic, and other organizations to promote the firm and elicit new business.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• 8 to 15 years’ experience working on water resources projects.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including budget,scheduleand deliverable performance.
• Registered US P.E. license is required, must be able to obtain PE license in Texas within six months.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical writing and communications skills with a proven track record in successful project management and execution of engineering tasks.
• Understanding of client relationships and project funding mechanisms, policies, and local approval desired.

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 development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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