It Project Manager jobs in United States

Job Description

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. So, talk to us about how we can support you. How about opting for reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays? What about workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break? We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

Project Controls Manager:

When you join us as a Project Controls Manager, you'll share our reputation for high-quality work and always doing what's right. Your workload will be diverse and exciting.

You'll support project teams on niche and high-profile schemes across the transportation, energy, defence, nuclear, and industrial sectors from London Heathrow to Hinkley Point C and AstraZeneca.

You'll oversee project timelines, costs, and quality targets, ensuring governance controls and empowering clients to deliver innovative and sustainable programs.

Your purpose:

• Establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and spearhead the Project Control deliverable to collate monthly KPI & progress data related to time, cost, risk and quality for the purposes of monthly business reporting.
• Accountable for delivering the project requirements around earned value management by setting the PMB or implementing amendments to the current PMB, agreeing on the progress methodology and timely submission of project actuals with the contractor and spearheading the production of EV reports for monthly business reviews.
• Work closely with the Head of Project Controls to improve/sustain operating policies, procedures & processes, and ensure its proper application by the Project Controls team when conducting risk, planning and cost management activities.
• Spearhead the execution of the change management process on the project as mandated by governance. Chair and/or facilitate the necessary project level change forums, escalate change papers that require additional approvals and ensure all decisions are enacted within the change control system and toolsets.
• Support the Head of Programme by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Integration of schedule, cost, quality, and risk to drive expedient project delivery.
• Lead programme/project reporting, taking ownership for its quality, accuracy and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the Project lead and other senior stakeholders.
• Provide interpretation of the data in the monthly reporting to support prompt decision making.
• Co-ordinate multiple contributors to conduct change impact assessments and support Programme Management team in driving agreement on 'best for Programme' decisions.
• As a leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives.
• Undertake self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons learned and best-practice within the Project Controls community.
• Support Head of Project Controls in preparation for and, or attendance at meetings to deliver market and strategy insights to client's senior commercial teams.

What you bring:

• Experience in a Project Management or Project Controls role within large, complex infrastructure or construction projects, preferably with a formal professional Project Management qualification.
• Proficient in EVM processes and their application on construction projects and possess a strong aptitude to oversee schedule, cost, risk, change management activities, and reporting.
• Knowledge of transport, major infrastructure or construction projects (under NEC Forms of Contract), specifically surrounding client and consultation.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, possessing a strong aptitude toward working horizontally across business areas and vertically to senior levels of management, providing specialist advice as required.
• Experience leading and motivating a team within a large-scale project environment.
• Consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of public sector policies, processes and procedures and associated political impacts.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Job Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.