SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We have 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.
We were ranked as the world’s 3rd largest global design firm by ENR in 2018 with nearly 55,000 employees worldwide. We have 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.
SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Tallahassee, FL office as a Senior Coastal Program Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing state contracts and coordinating work with technical staff across Florida. Under general direction from the Sector Manager this individual will provide leadership, direction and guidance to engineering managers and staff as well as responsibility for achieving business growth, quality, client satisfaction, and project profitability goals and objectives.
Candidates for the position should have a B.S. degree in a relevant field with proven experience overseeing large-scale, multi-phase, coastal projects. Experience in providing technical expertise and staff oversight for field studies, analysis, report preparation, permitting, construction document preparation and construction oversight. Familiarity with government contracting is desired. Experience with environmental restoration in the marine environment, coastal engineering, dredging and disposal and marine structures projects a plus.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
Under direction, provides professional and project management expertise in the direction of highly unconventional projects requiring multiple technical units and/or subcontractors, heavy regulatory agency involvement or extremely complex technical requirements. Functions as mentor to project managers and technical professionals to assist in their training and development. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing.
JOB DUTIES
Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafts complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management. Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements.
Directs project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment disputes.
Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems.
Identifies new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements.
Coordinates communications between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies. Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements, and serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting.
Conducts project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers and project managers.
Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with 8 years
experience in project production and technical professional activities, two of
these working as a Sr. Technical Professional.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Strong interpersonal
skills; good public speaking ability; strong project financial management
skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer
proficiency.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Professional Registration in field(s) of practice preferred if available.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience with environmental restoration in the marine environment, coastal engineering, dredging and disposal and marine structures projects a plus.
Experience working with Florida State Agencies is desired.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
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