Project Manager

slihrms; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Exton, PA is seeking a Project Manager to lead biopharmaceutical and related projects. You will manage client engagements, budgets, planning, and coordination across design teams to deliver on time and within scope.

You will develop proposals, maintain CRM, supervise subconsultants, and communicate with stakeholders to optimize revenues and margins. This role demands strong leadership, negotiation, and documentation skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or food & beverage sectors.
• Experience managing production engineering and design teams for client drawings and specifications.
• Strong negotiating, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and presentations to secure new work and opportunities.
• Serve as primary client and subconsultant contact with clear communication protocols.
• Visit client sites for pre-bid meetings, reviews, and startup support.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and change orders with subconsultants.
• Lead design teams and coordinate with discipline leads.
• Monitor progress, adjust schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Prepare status reports, RFIs, submittals, and closeout packages.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Exton, PA.

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 manager