Program Director

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Program Director to join our New York city, NY 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.

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Program Director to join our property team in the New York City office.

Typically works on a major program/project for corporate real estate clients leading delivery efforts or managing a delivery team. Typically manages 5-10 staff and provides leadership, direction and guidance to managers and staff within their area of responsibility. Responsible for achieving business growth, quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability goals and objectives for the area of responsibility.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Represents the project team as client liaison. Acts as lead interface with client and related project team members and develops full understanding of the scope of projects. Understands client expectations, requirements, requested deliverables and fee structure.
• Typically works on a site or oversees major client programs, managing Faithful+Gould program delivery teams. Organizes, coordinates and manages required staff resources to complete deliverables.
• Drives major programs/clients and differentiates AtkinsRéalis through excellent delivery of programs/services.
• Works with Operations Directors in support of the delivery of programs and services. Works with Technical Directors in support of the delivery of programs, services and specific audits.
• Wins work through effective program management.
• Develops and implements business development plans and activities.
• Reviews program/project financials including monthly PSR updates and identification of any potential issues to VP/SVP for review and action.
• Manages the strategic aspects of programs and mitigates risks.
• Ensures QA/QC reviews occur, and procedures are followed for all assigned programs/projects.
• Develops and implements strategic program objectives in support of office and region initiatives.
• Provides senior level general project management support as necessary (e.g., financial/operational budgeting, consolidation, analysis, forecasting; business development; pricing; billing; key client/consultant relationship management).
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus fifteen years relevant experience.
• Professional registration in field of practice is required, if available, e.g., LEED, AACE, PMI.
• Must have significant experience leading and delivering projects and programs for corporate real estate clients.
• Must have the ability to manage multi projects or a very large single project.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have experience managing a program or project of at least $1 million and have the ability to manage multi-discipline projects or a very large single project. 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, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

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 $130,000 - $217,000 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