Sr Program Director

About the role

The Program Director/Owner's Representative Lead serves as the client's single point of accountability for the full lifecycle of the Owner's Representative engagement. This role is responsible for directing and aligning all workstream leads, governing scope, schedule, and performance, managing the client relationship, and ensuring successful delivery of program outcomes. The individual operates as a strategic leader, integrator, and decision authority, driving execution excellence while safeguarding the client's interests.

Responsibilities

• 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 determine 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.
• Cook up 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervise field representatives and field office personnel, ensuring performance standards, accountability, and consistent communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field and ten years related experience including personnel.
• Twenty (20) plus years professional experience (BS) or fifteen (15) plus years (MS/MBA), with at least five (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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• At least ten (10) years of related experience.
• At least twenty (20) years of professional experience (BS) or fifteen (15) years (MS/MBA).
• 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.

Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage workflows, prioritize tasks, and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent communications skills.

Benefits

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 absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $230,000 - $270,000 depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time position.