Why join us?
We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Cost Manager (TSA Invoice Validation Manager) to join our Alexandria, VA office.
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?
- Responsible for the review of airport and aviation industry payment applications to confirm the correct allocation of costs reimbursable by the TSA, Federal Government. Responsible for the review of invoicing packages submitted by airports on their projects which include security improvements. Invoice package will contain invoices from contractors, design consultants, and vendors. Invoice packages are reviewed to ascertain the correct contractual allocation of costs attributable and reimbursable by the TSA. Support Client in the execution of the invoice validation function resulting from the construction of Screening Equipment Deployment and Checked Baggage Contracts for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
- AtkinsRéalis provides a structured, repeatable review process for invoice packages, received from airports, under a Other Transactional Agreement (OTA), a contractual agreement between TSA and airport authorities. As a result of the invoice review, AtkinsRéalis will provide a written Reimbursement Agreement Invoice Recommendation Package which will include justifications for approval or rejection of the invoice. Candidate will work with our team and communicate with stakeholders from the airport, consultants, TSA and other entities.
- Must have good financial analysis skills and project management experience and be very familiar with forms AIA G702 and G703 (pay applications and schedule of values), with experience in the creation and maintenance of contractor (design, construction, subcontractor) pay applications. Must understand the difference between indirect and direct costs and how expenses can be allocated to different charge codes and/or contracts. Must have experience reviewing a schedule of values, understanding of retainage logic, and the gross vs net results.
- Knowledge of construction agreements and ability to review and reference compliance and guidance documents that describe the TSA process, work to be performed and the deliverables to be produced by each Airport Management for submittal to the TSA. Also must understand what constitutes “hard” and “soft” costs in the construction industry.
- Must be articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities as part of a close team. Must have good communication, presentation, and report development skills.
- A strong willingness to work heads down with forensic-like accounting skills helpful in identifying errors and miscalculations. Analytical and detail-oriented skills required. Highly experienced with MS Excel and PowerPoint. Strong technical communications skills.
- Prepares and issues periodic cost reports to senior technical staff. Reviews and tracks costs to assure correct allocations and compliance with contractual obligations. Performs break downs of cost documents to aid tracking of expenditures and compliance with material and labor requirements.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus 10 years relevant experience. Associates and/or additional years of experience can be utilized in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience, as part of their regular duties, reviewing construction invoices or reimbursable agreements for government agencies. Experience working on Airport design and construction or facilities projects a strong plus. In addition, staff should have some financial analysis and project management experience, must be familiar with AIA G702 & G703 (schedule of values), general knowledge of construction projects and their management organization. Ideal candidate will enjoy working independently, be focused, and diligent in tracking cost allocations.
- Must be skilled with Microsoft Office Suite of programs particularly Excel. Strong skills with MS Word, Power Point will also be required. Skills with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, Foxit also required.
- Ideal candidate will be located within regular commuting distance to Alexandria, Virginia. Candidate with high skill sets and experience may be able to work remotely.
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 help 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.
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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Expected compensation range is between $170,000 - $190,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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