Director - Program

Job Description

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 Director, Program (Chief Quantity Surveyor) to join us in our Los-Angeles 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?  

·       Lead the effective delivery of Quantity Surveying services throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

·       Lead or support other team members on complex multi-faceted projects.

·       Manage the client relationship and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues.

·       Take the lead, set the pace and monitor all work executed at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.

·       Work collaboratively with Atkinsrealis project management, health & safety, building surveying and strategic asset management teams in project delivery.

·       Lead and manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, internal job costings and resource requirements.

·       Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities.

·       Support lead bid activity, including writing of proposals and other business development activities.

What will you contribute?  

·       A BSc (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.

·       To be a Chartered member of the RICS (or equivalent) or working towards the professional membership.

·       Experience in a range of Quantity Surveying/Employer’s Agent duties from project inception through to completion.

·       Experience of both pre-and post-contract quantity surveying responsibilities, and be able to deliver this service effectively to Clients.

·       Experience within one or more sectors including Residential, Education, Leisure and Care.

·       Experience with private and/or public sector clients on major projects.

·       A good working knowledge of current construction contracts such as NEC and JCT.

·       An understanding of current construction tools and initiatives such as BREEAM, Net Carbon Zero, BIM and Project soft-landings.

·       Hold a broad contact and knowledge base of local markets and will be able to demonstrate a track record of supporting of the generation of repeat business.

·       Commercially aware, work well as part of a team and demonstrate the people management skills to support and mentor where required.

·       Great interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate effectively (both internally and with Clients), and a willingness and determination to progress your career quickly.

·       The necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high-quality professional service.

·       IT skills, such as Office, Outlook, BIM / CAD measure, Cost Planning software e.g. Cost-X.

·       Self-motivation and keen to become an integral office team member.

·       An ability to make you own informed decisions and work unsupervised when necessary.

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 

·      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. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Expected compensation range is between $200,000 - $230,000 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City. 

AtkinsRéalis believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other AtkinsRéalis employees and interacting with AtkinsRéalis clients including government property or ports. 

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 

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.