Project Manager

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing to support major automotive OEMs Tier1 suppliers and emerging EV and battery manufacturing clients throughout Southeast Michigan. This role blends ownersrep style project management with onsite construction leadership supporting complex capital programs from early planning through construction and commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings experience managing large technically complex industrial facilitiesincluding manufacturing plants assembly lines utilities and infrastructurewhile serving as a trusted client interface responsible for cost schedule quality and safety outcomes.

Your role

Project & Client Leadership:

• Act as AtkinsRéalis primary clientside representative for automotive and industrial manufacturing projects interfacing directly with OEM leadership design teams contractors and regulatory agencies.

• Support execution of capital programs for new plants expansions retooling and facility upgrades including EV and battery manufacturing projects.

• Represent AtkinsRéalis multidisciplinary capabilities (engineering PMO construction management project controls) to automotive clients.

Planning Cost & Schedule Management:

• Analyze project scope and oversee development of budgets staffing plans schedules and construction sequencing.

• Monitor financial performance change management forecasting and risk throughout project execution.

• Coordinate with project controls estimating and scheduling teams to maintain alignment with client expectations.

Design & Technical Oversight:

• Provide oversight of design development constructability reviews and technical alternatives for industrial facilities utilities and infrastructure systems.

• Review engineering drawings specifications and design concepts produced by internal teams and subconsultants.

• Evaluate alternatives to identify costeffective and technically sound solutions aligned with automotive production requirements.

Construction & Field Execution:

• Oversee onsite construction activities from area handover through mechanical completion testing and commissioning.

• Monitor contractor compliance with contract documents safety standards quality requirements and project schedules.

• Coordinate material deliveries equipment installation logistics and site organization for active manufacturing facilities.

Safety Quality & Compliance:

• Implement and enforce Health Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements aligned with AtkinsRéalis and client standards.

• Lead safety meetings and hold authority to stop work for unsafe conditions.

• Ensure adherence to local state and federal regulations applicable to industrial construction in Michigan.

Team Leadership:

• Coordinate work across engineers construction managers inspectors and project controls personnel.

• Mentor junior staff and support knowledge transfer across project teams.

About you

• Education:

  • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering Construction Management or related field.

  • Equivalent experience considered (7 years with degree; additional experience required without degree).

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 strongly preferred.

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent licensure a plus.

• Experience:

  • Experience managing industrial automotive manufacturing or large infrastructure projects.

  • Familiarity with fasttracked construction brownfield sites active manufacturing environments or phased shutdowns is highly desirable.

  • Experience supporting large capital programs for OEM or industrial clients preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of construction contracts drawings specifications and field inspection practices.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Primavera P6 PMIS or similar tools preferred.

  • Ability to navigate webbased construction management platforms provided by clients.

• Professional Attributes:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical reporting and client presentations.

  • Clear analytical approach to problemsolving and decisionmaking.

  • Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in clientfacing environments.

Rewards & benefits

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.

About AtkinsRéalis

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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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between$130000 - $145000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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