Why join us?
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 Project Controls Business Manager – Hybrid or Remote option. This position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN 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 overall performance of the Project Controls organization, planning, organizing and executing operations.
Responsible for providing project controls support during bid and proposal and project execution phases.
Provides leadership and direction to department.
Prepares business unit annual budget and updates with quarterly forecasts. Provides monthly financial performance variance analysis and coordinates monthly project reviews.
Provides supervision of project controls functions and operational guidance on project management functions the Business Unit.
Works closely with Finance, accounting and procurement to ensure efficient business unit operations.
Assesses organizational performance, as required.
Coordinates and prepares monthly reporting for senior and executive level management.
Coordinates necessary legal interfaces. Ensures timely and appropriate responses to regulatory assessments and audits.
Provides subject matter experts to support analysis, implementation and distribution of internal and external operating experience requirements.
Develops and implements new operating policies and procedures including modifying existing documents as necessary.
Interfaces regularly with customers and stakeholders both to ensure good communications and that customer needs are being met.
Interfaces with finance department on budget and business plan preparation through email and review meetings.
Ensures awareness training is provided for assigned personnel regarding emergency response actions. Ensures appropriate project controls / Earned Value Management System (EVMS) training to participants and Cost Account Managers (CAMs).
Ensures that training and qualification requirements are identified and implemented (i.e., education, experience, certifications, etc.) for personnel in each position within organization.
Ensures that Work Breakdown Structure, project schedules, budgets and other related project controls / EVMS documents are maintained on a current basis. Assists in providing operating management with project status against scope, schedule and cost baseline to provide current status and forecasts at completion.
Supports the Project Manager in analyzing/managing reserve accounts versus PM Risk Management Plan and forecasts. Participates in the Change Control Board and documents scope schedule and cost baseline change requests and approved changes.
Reviews current pricing used in cost proposals, change orders and requests for equitable adjustment.
Ensures project performance history is maintained as basis of estimates and forecasting. Assists in providing accurate monthly progress reports of project status, leading monthly project reviews and providing status at completion versus the approved Project Management Baseline (PMB).
Ensures the Project Control function complies with EVMS requirements.
Provides input into long-range, annual and near-term planning.
Assists in ensuring adherence to the budget, baseline cost and schedule for all Business Management functions.
Assists in facilitating a continuous improvement process. Ensures that personnel performing work within their respective function(s) maintains up-to-date qualification requirements.
Selects and assigns personnel, within the Business Management function, based on contract and individual qualification requirements. Monitors performance of assigned personnel and promotes professional development, recognizes and rewards accomplishments and takes or initiates disciplinary action when appropriate.
Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What will you contribute?
Bachelor's degree required or 10 years equivalent experience.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in the nuclear industry or construction industry.
Minimum of 5 years combination experience in Project Controls, Procurement, Contracts and/or Accounting experience required.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, verbal, and written skills.
Excellent presentation and organization skills.
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization and with the customer and regulators.
Must be able to describe and interpret the essential principles, requirements, relationships and importance of applicable DOE Orders and Standards as they apply to Operational disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to manage a budget, adhering and commensurate with the baseline cost and schedule.
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
Ability to develop programmatic elements.
Ability to interface at all levels.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to deliver communications clearly and concisely.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to obtain a “Q” clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.
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 for domestic partners 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
Paid Family Leave
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
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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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.
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