Executive Project Manager

Our Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia team is growing! AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic and highly motivated Executive Project Manager with experience in the Aviation sector to be based in the Alexandria, VA, Washington DC Metro Area. Multiple positions are available that will be responsible for managing general airport improvements and new terminal construction programs as the owner’s representative and will guide the design management, procurement, and execution of the projects. Experience in high end tenant improvements and/or ground up aviation programs as an embedded resource with a client is a plus! This position will report to the regional aviation Program Director or Aviation Senior Vice President.

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.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• 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 airports sites highly desirable.
• Must possess a strong understanding of Project Management and the building design and construction processes.
• 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 Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project, Blue Beam.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) [certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre (GAC)] and/or, LEED Accreditation (LEED AP) [certified by the US Green Building Council] highly desirable.

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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Salary Range $115,000.00 - $165,000.00USD

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