Sr Program Director

Overview

Your role

• Plan and organize the observation and documentation of construction projects.
• Schedule and coordinate observation of ongoing work and testing and sampling of materials.
• Assign lead and supervise internal staff engaged in observation and testing and in related record keeping.
• Monitor contractors progress against schedule and prepares progress reports.
• Oversee all aspects of program from chartering and governance to design and construction to controls and technology.
• Review payment requests and determines amount owing to contractor(s) based on on-site observations and contract stipulations.
• Oversee compilation of final estimate documents.
• Develop/maintain master program plans budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment to client program objectives.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time within scope/budget and meet quality standards.
• Perform non-manual field work that involves a combination of conventional and complex features requiring the application of sound and diversified professional knowledge in board areas of assignments usually including the coordination of various projects.
• Serve as the sole accountable leader for the owners representative program across all phases from planning through execution and closeout.
• Lead coordinate and direct all workstream leads.
• Establish clear program governance structures decision-making protocols and escalation pathways.
• Drive a high-performing integrated team environment aligned to client strategic objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders ensuring strong transparent and trusted relationships.
• Translate client business objectives into actionable program strategies and execution plans.
• Provide clear consistent communication on program status risks and performance metrics.
• Facilitate executive-level reporting and decision-making.
• Own and govern overall program scope ensuring alignment with approved objectives and contractual requirements.
• Ensure seamless coordination across all program functions contractors and external partners.
• Oversee integrated master scheduling ensuring milestones and critical path activities are achieved.
• Supervise field representatives and field office personnel ensuring performance standards accountability and consistent communication.

• Bachelors degree in construction management civil engineering or related field and ten years related experience including personnel.
• 20 years professional experience (BS) or 15 years (MS/MBA) with at least 5 years managing highly complex projects/programs in a senior capacity.
• 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.
• Engineering design experience desirable.
• Apply analytical and organizational skills to manage workflows prioritize tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively guide and support team members.
• Excellent communications skills and comfort with executive level client interface.

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 $230000 - $270000 depending on skills experience and geographical location.

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