Program Controls Manager

Job Description Overview

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 elevate issues before they hit the critical path, all derived from the Owner’s Representative’s own assessment rather than EPC self-reporting. This is a lead role at an exciting megacampus 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.

About you

• Bachelor’s 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.
• 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.
• Strong expertise in cost management, scheduling, project planning, and estimating.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with external engineering, architectural, and construction firms, suppliers, management teams, and client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also leading, mentoring, and managing cross‑functional project teams.
• 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).
• Highly articulate with strong analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills; able to clearly communicate complex insights through effective presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communications skills and comfort with executive level client interface.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are 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.

• 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
• voluntary benefits

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s 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. We’re 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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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $170,000 - $200,000+ annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.