Senior Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading design and engineering consultancy as a Senior Project Manager in Aviation, where you will oversee critical airport projects and collaborate with industry experts. This full-time role offers a chance to demonstrate your expertise in managing complex construction programs while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. You'll engage with clients and stakeholders, utilize innovative technology for reporting, and contribute to a culture that values health, well-being, and professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to new heights in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

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

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with large project administration and aviation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage airport improvements and new construction programs.
• Coordinate with teams to develop budgets, schedules, and risk logs.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Client Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ePM tools

Microsoft Project

Blue Beam

Job description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Aviation to join our Virginia/Metro-Washington DC Area.

Multiple positions are available that will be responsible for managing airport improvements and new construction programs as the owner’s representative. The SPM will guide the design management, procurement, and construction of the projects. Experience in high-end tenant improvements and/or ground-up aviation programs is a plus! This position will report to the regional aviation Program Director.

This is a full-time position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world-class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

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?

• Utilizes background in construction, aviation, engineering or design to integrate well into client organizations with ease.
• Comfortable with changing dynamics and balancing new client initiatives.
• Familiar with the organizational requirements of delivering construction projects in an airport environment.
• Coordinates with teams and stakeholders to develop front-end budgets, schedules, risk logs, and other reports.
• Provides primary daily point of contact to client, contractors, and consultants as owner representative.
• Facilitates the front-end definition of scope of work for projects in coordination with the client stakeholders.
• Creates and executes project execution plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Comfortable utilizing a variety of technology tools to create reporting, dashboards, and analyze data for process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effect change and drive improvements client-side. Ability to present and pitch ideas.
• Implements project review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with AtkinsRéalis methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of engagements as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction.
• Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience with large project administration, project management with an emphasis on work at campus or large facilities.
• Aviation experience and/or material handling equipment/baggage equipment experience is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or LEED Accreditation (LEED AP) or CCM (CMAA) is a plus.
• Proficient in project management applications, ePM tools. Working skills in the full Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Must be highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in Aviation, Commercial Real-Estate, Facility Management markets.
• Experience managing interior renovation, retail, and/or concession projects within the aviation environment is highly desirable.
• Experience managing ground-up projects within the aviation environment is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering aviation and/or commercial programs within the Metropolitan Washington DC area. Experience with aviation at other airport sites is highly desirable.
• Must possess a strong understanding of Project Management and the building design and construction processes and a strong understanding of budget, cost, and financial issues.
• Must be capable of passing security screening to obtain an access badge from Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and/or Maryland Aviation Administration. Any employment offer will be contingent on successful completion of the badging process.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project, Blue Beam.

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 helps 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!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.