Lead Project Manager

Snc-Lavalin; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Manager in Virginia to lead biopharmaceutical and related sector projects. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, directing design teams and coordinating with subconsultants to deliver on contract requirements.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, maintaining CRM, and ensuring quality through risk reviews and change management while guiding project teams to successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or food & beverage sectors.
• Direct experience managing production engineering and design teams for clients in these sectors.
• Negotiating, presentation, commercial skills and long-term relationship building are essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Excellent communication to lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop presentations and proposals to secure new work and network to uncover opportunities.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and subconsultants, establishing effective communication protocols.
• Visit client sites for pre-bid meetings, design reviews, construction progress reviews, and start-up support.
• Manage key accounts and support growth with new clients.
• Maintain and update CRM with known opportunities.
• Prepare project execution plans and develop schedules.
• Lead design efforts and mentor project teams.
• Monitor progress and manage budgets, risks, and changes.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, and document control; coordinate with officials during permitting.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Commercial skills

Leadership

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Virginia.

Your role

Client Engagement

• Develop presentations and proposals to secure new work and network to uncover new opportunities and resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and subconsultants establishing effective communication protocols.
• Visit client sites for pre-bid meetings, design reviews, construction progress reviews, and start-up support.
• Manage key accounts with customers and support the growth of the business with new clients.
• Maintain and update CRM system with known opportunities.

Budget and Financial Management

• Prepare and manage overall budgets for assigned projects and seek approval prior to issuance.
• Work with discipline leads to establish budgets and forecast resource requirements.
• Negotiate agreements with subconsultants.
• Complete professional services estimates, set up project budgets, and manage any changes.
• Proactively identify client scope changes, request change orders, and provide change management for subconsultants.
• Review client invoices, manage invoice aging, and manage/approve subconsultant invoices.

Project Planning and Execution

• Prepare project execution plan for assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain overall project schedules, managing projects to ensure timely completion.
• Assist in the development of construction cost estimates.

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and direct design efforts, working with discipline leads and design project managers.
• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and organizing regular meetings to address concerns and provide feedback.
• Develop a deliverables list for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with contract agreements.
• Manage subconsultants to deliver their proposed services on budget and schedule.
• Review project deliverables prior to issuance.

Risk and Quality Management

• Monitor project progress, making necessary adjustments to timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion.
• Prepare project forecasts and risk reviews, identifying and mitigating significant risks.
• Develop and ensure that project teams are following the projects quality approval plan.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare project status reports, set agendas for project meetings, and prepare meeting minutes and action item registers.
• Oversee the administration of RFIs and submittals.
• Manage document control of received and issued documents (drawings, specs, submittals, etc).
• Communicate with township and code officials as required during the permitting process.
• Manage project closeout and turnover packages and manage warranty work with owners.

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Updates

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic updates, gather feedback, and ensure all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
• Plan and accomplish goals, relying on extensive experience and judgment to deliver targeted revenues and margins for assigned projects.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 yrs experience with biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical and/or food & beverage sectors.
• Must have direct experience managing production engineering and design team in the development of drawings and specification for clients in sectors mentioned above.
• Negotiating skills, presentation skills, commercial skills and long-term relationship building are all competencies which need to be well developed for this role.
• Must be skilled in the Microsoft Office Package; word, excel, project.
• Good time management skills that can handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the communication skills necessary to effectively communicate with co-workers and lead a project team.

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000-$180,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

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