Program Controls Manager

We are seeking a Program Controls Manager to join our team in TX AL VA PA OH IN and WI.

Our Pharmaceutical team is growing! The Program Controls Manager delivers independent owner-aligned cost and schedule oversight via EVM predictive forecasting change order governance and long lead item tracking. This role maintains a proactive risk register quantified through Monte Carlo analysis and a risk-adjusted baseline to escalate issues before they hit the critical path all derived from the Owners Representatives own assessment rather than EPC self-reporting. This is a lead role at an exciting mega campus site for a pharmaceutical client in Alabama/Virginia with the opportunity to direct a career-making program on a greenfield campus. We are offering 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.

• Manage staff co-ordination and workload and directly supervises and mentors the project controls team as a subject matter expert.

• Manage revise and maintain status of the detailed project cost estimate/forecast to include all phases of project execution from design/engineering material/equipment procurement and deliveries construction contracts through start-up activities and closeout.

• Track and analyze the project costs including budgets commitments actuals accruals and forecasts using strategized methodology. Analysis includes forecast and variance analysis (Cost and Schedule) trends Risk Analysis with evaluation of contingency reserve and developing and maintaining an Issue log.

• Participate in the development and improvement of project controls systems. Recommend improvements in systems tools and methods of project controls and project management.

• Establish a project work breakdown structure in line with industry best practices.

• Assist in analyzing project control requirements as part of the bid review process to insure all cost control requirements are incorporated into individual contracts and purchase orders.

• Interact with other project groups in relation to cost codes purchase order commitments change orders.

• Assist in creating detailed project budgets from estimates and in the development of cash flow projections.

• Works with scheduling staff to develop manage revise and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution.

• Manage risk management process including driving the identification evaluation mitigation and management process of the risk management.

• Work with the senior project management staff in ensuring all contract deliverables and deadlines are met.

• Provide senior level general project management support as necessary.

• Assist in early identification of long lead items resource constraints and required project start dates.

• Produce forecasts of total project costs annual costs and monthly cash flow costs and provides variance analysis and explanations.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Accounting Finance or a related field.

• 20 years professional experience in project controls or program management.

• Experience working on multi-billion-dollar programs.

• Pharmaceutical industry experience; also will consider experience in other heavy process industries such as semiconductor/high tech chemical EV battery and oil and gas.

• Experience building teams and processes/systems from scratch.

• Excellent communications skills and comfort with executive level client interface.

• Strong expertise in cost management scheduling project planning and estimating.

• Experience evaluating project status using A/E and Construction Management cost and schedule data.

• Demonstrated experience developing budgets cash flow forecasts financial analyses and project schedules.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also leading mentoring and managing cross-functional project teams.

• Highly articulate with strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills; able to clearly communicate complex insights through effective presentations and stakeholder engagement.

• Deep understanding of contract types and project risk implications with hands-on expertise in Primavera Microsoft Project ERP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis dashboards and performance reporting; proficient in standard business and IT tools (Microsoft Office Adobe Windows environments).

• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with external engineering architectural and construction firms suppliers management teams and client stakeholders.

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation range is between $170000 - $200000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

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