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New York, New York, United States of America
Overview
We are seeking an Associate Director to join our team in New York, NY.
Typically works on a major program/project or service in support of AtkinsRéalis and clients, leading site efforts or managing a delivery team. Typically manages $1 to $5 million dollar fee accounts, 5 to 10 staff, commensurate company-wide contributions. Provides leadership, direction and guidance to managers and staff within area of responsibility. Responsible for achieving business growth, quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability goals and objectives for the area of responsibility.
Your role
- Ensure project budgets are developed using consistent methodology, assumptions, and risk assessments.
- Validate monthly forecasts, accruals, commitments, and cashflow projections across all active projects.
- Oversee end‑to‑end cost management functions across a regional or global portfolio.
- Establish and maintain cost management procedures, standards, and reporting frameworks.
- Lead monthly operational reviews and quarterly business reviews with senior leadership.
- Provide oversight of service performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee month‑end cost reporting across all projects, including variance analyses and corrective action plans.
- Review project-level change requests and ensure cost and scope impacts are fully validated.
- Govern risk management processes and ensure financial risks are assessed and reported.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational sourcing requirements.
- Oversee bid levelling, contract compliance, insurance documentation, and invoice validation processes.
- Support resolution of commercial issues, vendor non-compliance, and corrective action plans.
- Ensure all project financials are audit‑ready and compliant with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Lead initiatives to implement automation, analytics, dashboards, and process optimization.
- Identify opportunities to streamline cost reporting cycles and enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Drive adoption of digital or AI-enabled tools for risk prediction, reporting, and workflow automation.
- Govern capitalization reporting, cost classification, and project closeout documentation.
- Work closely with finance teams to support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reporting cycles.
- Represents the organization to clients and prospects. Maintains contacts with clients and prospective clients. Maintains visibility within professional, civic, and other organizations to promote the firm and elicit new business.
- May perform other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Job Type
Full time
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R-165238
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in field of practice such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field, plus 12-15 years relevant project and team management experience.
- Accreditations from professional organizations such as AACE, PMI or RICS are highly desirable.
- Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of Project Management, Building Design & Construction, Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Building Cost Modeling and Risk Analysis or other area of professional expertise. Must have the ability to manage multiple Project Controls assignments in parallel.
- Must have the ability to develop and implement systems to monitor service and production for major clients. Must have the ability to organize information and data to anticipate/identify major trends, problems, and obstacles.
- Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite including.
- Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams as well as industry standard project management and project controls software.
- General competencies expected of all Professional and Managers are as follows: Safety, Collaboration, Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.
- Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions. Ability to work under the pressure of multiple projects. Travel may be required.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
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.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $160,000 - $200,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
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