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Novi, Michigan, United States of America | Jeffersonville, Ohio, United States of America
Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager– Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing to support major automotive OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, and emerging EV and battery manufacturing clients throughout Southeast Michigan. This role blends owner's‑rep style project management with on‑site construction leadership, supporting complex capital programs from early planning through construction and commissioning.
The ideal candidate brings experience managing large, technically complex industrial facilities—including manufacturing plants, assembly lines, utilities, and infrastructure—while serving as a trusted client interface responsible for cost, schedule, quality, and safety outcomes.
Your role
Project & Client Leadership:
Act as AtkinsRéalis' primary client‑side representative for automotive and industrial manufacturing projects, interfacing directly with OEM leadership, design teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Support execution of capital programs for new plants, expansions, retooling, and facility upgrades, including EV and battery manufacturing projects.
Represent AtkinsRéalis' multidisciplinary capabilities (engineering, PMO, construction management, project controls) to automotive clients.
Planning, Cost & Schedule Management:
Analyze project scope and oversee development of budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and construction sequencing.
Monitor financial performance, change management, forecasting, and risk throughout project execution.
Coordinate with project controls, estimating, and scheduling teams to maintain alignment with client expectations.
Design & Technical Oversight:
Provide oversight of design development, constructability reviews, and technical alternatives for industrial facilities, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design concepts produced by internal teams and subconsultants.
Evaluate alternatives to identify cost‑effective and technically sound solutions aligned with automotive production requirements.
Construction & Field Execution:
Oversee on‑site construction activities from area handover through mechanical completion, testing, and commissioning.
Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents, safety standards, quality requirements, and project schedules.
Coordinate material deliveries, equipment installation, logistics, and site organization for active manufacturing facilities.
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
Implement and enforce Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements aligned with AtkinsRéalis and client standards.
Lead safety meetings and hold authority to stop work for unsafe conditions.
Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations applicable to industrial construction in Michigan.
Team Leadership:
Coordinate work across engineers, construction managers, inspectors, and project controls personnel.
Mentor junior staff and support knowledge transfer across project teams.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-155436
Salary range
-
About you
Education:
B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Equivalent experience considered (7+ years with degree; additional experience required without degree).
Certifications (Preferred):
OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 strongly preferred.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent licensure a plus.
Experience:
Experience managing industrial, automotive, manufacturing, or large infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with fast‑tracked construction, brownfield sites, active manufacturing environments, or phased shutdowns is highly desirable.
Experience supporting large capital programs for OEM or industrial clients preferred.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, and field inspection practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Primavera P6, PMIS, or similar tools preferred.
Ability to navigate web‑based construction management platforms provided by clients.
Professional Attributes:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and client presentations.
Clear, analytical approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in client‑facing environments.
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$130,000 - $145,000 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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