Job Description

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.-and there's never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We're committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we're tackling some of the world's most complex challenges. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what's next.

Let's build the future-together.

We are seeking a Sr Cost Manager to join our team in Lima, OH.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects-driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Report monthly on departmental financial status to key stakeholders, summarizing analysis.
• Ensure operational departments understand and follow financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in development of stage gate estimate development and budget sanction documentation through the provision of relevant project cost data and projected staffing requirements.
• Assist in all budget system setup requirements utilizing agreed Cost or Work Breakdown Structures to assign and control costs in accordance with agreed execution strategies.
• Assist Senior team members in tracking of all project costs against sanctioned budgets and agreed baselines throughout each stage of the project reporting baseline deviations in a timely manner.
• Execute all project cost transactional requirements including Purchase Order creation, invoice settlement, shared cost contributions and finance related ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in the month end process for all cost-based deliverables including accrual determination and validation, Time-phased Forecast development and variance identification and mitigation.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis to maintain consistent flow of data to senior project team members.
• Assist in preparation of all project Change Request documentation and track approvals through the DoA process.
• Assist in the preparation of all project cost related reporting requirements for project stakeholders and senior leadership including Summary and Detailed Cost Reports, Change Logs, Performance measurement and Contingency Utilization.
• Assist in project close out activities and cost benchmarking tasks through the provision of historical cost data to third party auditors.
• Provide Ad hoc support on Cost Management scopes of work where applicable.
• Support continuous improvement scopes of work and have a direct and profound effect on a data-driven organization.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Accounting or a related field, 7 years of relevant construction experience, or alternatively up to 10 years' experience in a similar environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as PowerBi.
• Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Must be able collaborate and coordinate with several stakeholders, gaining alignment, and establishing structure.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze large data sets and report analysis concisely.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

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.

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.

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

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Expected compensation range is between $105,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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 Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.