Information Technology Service (ITS)

Atkins has considerable experience working on contracting vehicles with Information Technology Service (ITS) / Schedule 70.

Federal Supply Service
Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List

Online access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order is available through GSA Advantage!™, a menu-driven database system. The Web site address for GSA Advantage!™ is: http://www.GSAAdvantage.gov.

Information Technology Service (ITS)
Schedule: 70
Federal Supply Group: FSC Part 70
Contract Number: GS-35F-0245P

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules go to http://www.GSAAdvantage.gov

Contract Period:  January 30, 2004 through January 29, 2014
Price list Effective: October 26, 2010 to January 29, 2014

Contractor:
Atkins North America, Inc. ("Atkins")
2001 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172

Atkins (www.atkinsglobal.com/northamerica) is the world's 11th largest design firm. We have 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. Whether it's developing a master plan to support a new mission, the upgrade of facilities to meet sustainability initiatives, the modeling of a flood defense system, or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design, and enable solutions.

Decision Support Services

Atkins maintains a cadre of more than 100 geographic information system (GIS) and information technology (IT) professionals located throughout the United States. Our IT team supports three primary technical service areas including Information Management Consulting, Software Development and Integration, and Strategic Geospatial and Data Management Services. Each of these areas is dedicated to providing reliable, accessible data to support the business decisions that our clients make daily.

Information Management Consulting

Starting with Atkins' focus on the key enterprise assets—people, processes, and technology—we partner with our clients to help them define, plan, improve, and maintain their businesses processes, organizational structures, and technology integration. Services provided by Atkins' dedicated team of system architects, business analysts, project managers, and computer science professionals include: business process capture and improvement; needs assessments and gap analyses; technology procurement and implementation management; product and packaged solutions; asset management; system integration; and the application of IT best practices and documentation development.

System Development and Integration

From needs assessment to application deployment and implementation, Atkins offers its clients a comprehensive menu of software development services supplemented with our expertise in engineering, environmental sciences, planning, and construction. Obviously, we develop software, but we also often host the resulting applications.

Our commercial web hosting facilities allow us to provide operations and maintenance for a variety of uses, for example, public information portals, relational databases, geographic information system (GIS), interactive performance management dashboards, and project collaboration portals.

Atkins always works closely with our clients to develop the solution that is right for them—addressing system integration needs along the way. For some scenarios, customized interfaces allow users to integrate data from different database applications into a common environment. For other situations, mapping, spatial query, and data visualization capabilities can all be incorporated into a web browser, providing the advantages of GIS technology without the complexity of—or the need for—a desktop-loaded GIS system.

Additionally, the always-present need for faster and more accessible information motivated Atkins to provide mobile and wireless solutions using handheld and pocket PC devices. We are actively designing both GIS and database tools for use in the field, for everything from inventory assessment to land management. We are experienced in designing these systems for independent use and as remote network applications that communicate with web servers through wireless communication. We also provide our clients with collaboration tools, such as discussion boards and online collaborative editing, that encourage the innovation and productivity that can only be realized through open communication and channel sharing.

Strategic Geospatial and Data Management Services

Understanding the role of geospatial data in today’s technological environment is key to making sound business decisions. Leveraging existing data and resources, Atkins' experts provide consulting and implementation services that ensure that a client’s geospatial data is organized, consistent, and accessible across all levels of its organization. We also establish common data management frameworks to facilitate interagency/interdepartment coordination and sharing. All of this groundwork makes it possible for us to provide data management solutions that are sustainable, scalable, and flexible.

Consistent Record of Performance

Atkins has provided services to federal agencies in the United States since 1963. Our D&B and ACASS ratings are consistently above average to excellent on completed projects.

Tel: (813) 281-3627
Alternate: (813) 281-3625
Fax: (813) 281-2691

Web site: www.atkinsglobal.com/northamerica

E-mail:
Clark Mesolella      (Contract Administrator)
Donna Huey           (Senior Program Manager)
Marvin Fisher         (Director of Sales and Strategy)

Business Size:  Large

Customer Information

1a.  Table of Awarded Special Item Number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to page numbers: 132-51.

1b.  Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply. See item 6 below.

1c.  If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item. Not applicable.

2. Maximum Order: $500,000. (An order that exceeds the maximum order may be placed under the Schedule contract
in accordance with FAR 8.405. If a "best value" selection places an order over the maximum order, the ordering activity
has an opportunity to obtain a better Schedule contract price. Before placing the order, the ordering activity shall contact
Atkins to ask for a better discount/price.)

3.    Minimum Order: $100

4.    Geographic Coverage (delivery area): FOB Worldwide

5.    Point(s) of production (city, county, and state or foreign country): Same as company address

6.   Discount from list prices or statement of net price: Government Net Prices (discounts already deducted). See prices attached.

7.    Quantity discounts: None

8.    Prompt payment terms: Net 30 days

9a.  Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted up to the micro-purchase threshold: Yes

9b.  Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold: Contact Contractor

10.  Foreign items (list items by country of origin): None

11a. Time of Delivery (Contractor insert number of days): Specified on the Task Order

11b. Expedited Delivery. The Contractor will insert the sentence “Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list.” under this heading. The Contractor may use a symbol of its choosing to highlight items in its price list that have expedited delivery: Contact Contractor

11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. The Contractor will indicate whether overnight and 2-day delivery are available. Also, the Contractor will indicate that the schedule customer may contact the Contractor for rates for overnight and 2-day delivery: Contact Contractor

11d. Urgent Requirements. The Contractor will note in its price list the “Urgent Requirements” clause of its contract and advise agencies that they can also contact the Contractor’s representative to effect a faster delivery: Contact Contractor

12.  F.O.B Points(s): Destination

13a. Ordering Address(es):
         Atkins
         Attention: Clark Mesolella 
         4030 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Suite 700
         Tampa, FL 33607
         Phone (813) 281-3627  Fax (813) 281-2691
         Email Clark Mesolella
         * Please mail to the attention of the Project Manager identified in the task order proposal.

13b. Ordering procedures: The ordering procedures for supplies and services, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements, and a sample BPA found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3 and at GSA/FSS Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreement.

14. Payment address:
       Payment via Check/US Mail
       Atkins
       Bank of America
       P.O. Box 409357
       Atlanta, GA 30384-9357

15.  Warranty provision: Contractor’s Standard Commercial Warranty

16.  Export Packing Charges (if applicable): N/A

17.  Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level):   Contact Contractor

18.  Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable): N/A

19.  Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable): N/A

20.  Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable):   N/A

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable): N/A

21.  List of service and distribution points (if applicable): N/A

22.  List of participating dealers (if applicable):  N/A

23.   Preventive maintenance (if applicable):   N/A

24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes, (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants): N/A

24b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location.) The EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov/. N/A

25.  Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number: 05-043-9223

26.  Notification regarding registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database: Registered

GSA has approved Atkins to complete services under Federal Supply Schedule IT-70 – Information Technology Professional Services, FSC Group 70, Special Item Numbers (SIN): 132-51,

132-51  PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - SUBJECT TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING - Includes resources and facilities management, database planning and design, systems analysis and design, network services, programming, millenium conversion services, conversion and implementation support, network services project management, data/records management, subscriptions/publications(electronic media, and other services.

  • IT Facility Operation and Maintenance and other services (FPDS CODE D301)
  • IT Systems Development Services (PPDS CODE D302)
  • IT Systems Analysis Services (FPDS CODE D306)
  • Automated Information Systems Design and Integration Services (FPDS CODE D307)
  • Programming Services (FPDS CODE D308)
  • IT Backup and Security Services (FPDS CODE D310)
  • IT Data Conversion Services (PFDS Code 311)
  • Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Services (FPDS Code D317)
  • Other Information Technology Services, Not Elsewhere Classified (FPDS Code D399)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. SCOPE
a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Professional Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule.
b. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor's facility and/or at the ordering activity location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES I-FSS-60 Performance Incentives (April 2000)
a. Performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering activity on individual fixed price orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements under this contract.
b. The ordering activity must establish a maximum performance incentive price for these services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements.
c. Incentives should be designed to relate results achieved by the contractor to specified targets. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering activities shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the ordering activity's mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks.

3. ORDER
a. Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase agreements, individual purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this contract. Blanket Purchase Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all services and delivery shall be made and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the completion of the order. Orders for tasks which extend beyond the fiscal year for which funds are available shall include FAR 52.232-19 (Deviation – May 2003) Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. The purchase order shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds are available.
b. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of conflict between a task order and the contract, the contract will take precedence.

4. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
a. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.
b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.
c. The ordering activity should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.
d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT Professional Services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed.
Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all Contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts.

5. STOP-WORK ORDER (FAR 52.242-15) (AUG 1989)
(a). The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either-

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.
(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if-
(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and
(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.
(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.
(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

6. INSPECTION OF SERVICES
The Inspection of Services–Fixed Price (AUG 1996) (Deviation 1 – May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection–Time and Materials and Labor-Hour (May 2001) (Deviation 1 – May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time and materials and labor ¬hour orders placed under this contract.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character. If the end product of a task order is software, then FAR 52.227-14 (Deviation – Dec 2007) Rights in Data – General, may apply.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDERING ACTIVITY
Subject to security regulations, the ordering activity shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT Services.

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
All IT Services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the ordering activity.

10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
a. Definitions.
"Contractor" means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.
"Contractor and its affiliates" and "Contractor or its affiliates" refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.
An "Organizational conflict of interest" exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed ordering activity contract, without some restriction on ordering activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor's or its affiliates' objectivity in performing contract work.
b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract. Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.

11. INVOICES
The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT Services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering activity on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month.

12. PAYMENTS
For firm-fixed price orders the ordering activity shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time and materials orders, the Payments under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (OCT 2008) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to time and materials orders placed under this contract. For labor hour orders, the Payment under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (OCT 2008) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to labor hour orders placed under this contract. 52.216-31(Feb 2007) Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Item Acquisition. As prescribed in 16.601(e)(3), insert the following provision:

(a) The Government contemplates award of a Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hour type of contract resulting from this solicitation.
(b) The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. The offeror must specify whether the fixed hourly rate for each labor category applies to labor performed by—

(1) The offeror;
(2) Subcontractors; and/or
(3) Divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the offeror under a common control.

13. RESUMES
Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user ordering activity upon request.

14. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS
Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering activity in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR 31.

15. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS
The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.

Typical tasks relating to each SIN include but are not limited to the bullets listed under each. To learn more, please contact Atkins at 407.806.4395

Below is a listing of Atkins’s approved labor categories and fully loaded Government Hourly Rates (including GSA’s Industrial Funding Fee). All rates are the same for onsite and offsite work.

Links:
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Principal in Charge B.S. degree in field of practice. Eighteen years since Bachelor's degree or 15 years since Master's. Manages a division made up of 3 or more technical programs, with annual revenues exceeding $3M and/or staff groups typically made up of 20 or more professionals and support personnel. Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to program managers within assigned division to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and that the division meets its operating performance targets. Manages the division as a profit center. Monitors division's budget performance, marketing efforts, and quality control of programs to ensure client satisfaction, continued production backlog, and profitability.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Systems Architect Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Ten years of relevant experience. Supervises the staff and work production of a technical service program unit. Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to program staff to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and the program meets its operating performance targets. Managers project production, marketing efforts, and financial aspects of the program to ensure client satisfaction, continued program production backlog, and profitability of all projects within the program unit. This level program manager is typically responsible for programs with annual revenues of less than $1.5M, limited geographic or technical scope, and/or staff group of less than 15 professionals and support personnel. Oversees IT for a single program unit.  Manages software library and complies with software auditing procedures.  Installs and configures computer hardware, software, and peripheral components.  Manages and maintains data backup and retrieval systems and procedures.  Reviews and forecasts district IT budgets.  Develops and maintains technical documentation. Supervises IT personnel and forecasts staffing requirements.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Systems Architect II Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Eight years of relevant experience. Oversees IT for a single program unit.  Manages software library and complies with software auditing procedures.  Installs and configures computer hardware, software, and peripheral components.  Manages and maintains data backup and retrieval systems and procedures.  Reviews and forecasts district IT budgets.  Develops and maintains technical documentation. Supervises IT personnel and forecasts staffing requirements. Oversees all network infrastructure. Monitors bandwidth and traffic usage on LANs.  Analyzes statistical data and report trends and irregularities. Develops LAN infrastructure standards.  Communicates regularly with IT staff and technical/administrative managers.  Evaluates and recommends new infrastructure technologies and hardware upgrades. Develops and maintains documentation.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Info Solutions Dev III Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or IS related field. Ten years of experience since related Bachelor's degree or 7 years since Master's. Provides advanced and diversified knowledge and expertise in the planning and implementation of software application development solutions for major projects. Applies novel approaches to the solution of unique or controversial problems under the general direction of a technical manager. May function as lead Information Solutions consultant throughout a district or region.


Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Info Solutions Dev II Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or IS related field. Seven years of experience since related Bachelor's degree or 4 years since Master's. Provides the expertise of a seasoned software development practitioner in the planning and implementation of software application development solutions for major projects. Applies innovative customization concepts and techniques to the solution of complex or unconventional problems under the general direction of a technical manager. May function as lead Information Solutions consultant.


Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Info Solutions Dev I Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or IS related field. Four years of experience since related Bachelor's degree or 1 year since Master's. Applies full competency in software development, demonstrating broad knowledge of current database technology and computer systems. Plans and implements software application development solutions to detailed phases of major projects under the direction of a technical project or program manager. Duties at this level require mastery of specialized techniques, ingenuity, and ability to apply an analytical approach to the solution of a wide variety of problems.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Info Solutions Dev II Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or IS related field. Two years of experience since related Bachelor’s degree; none with related Master's. Applies professional proficiency in the development of custom software applications and the coordination of related activities in support of projects that meet clients' information solutions needs. At this level, the Information Solutions Developer works on assignments that have clear and specified objectives under the supervision of a senior developer, project, or program manager.


Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Info Solutions Dev I Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or IS related field. Minimal experience required with related Bachelor’s. Performs basic software programming and/or customization in support of projects that meet clients' information solutions needs. At this level, the Information Solutions Developer applies standard programming practices and techniques while developing professional proficiency.


Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Applications Developer I Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience. Five years of relevant experience. Researches/analyzes data processing functions, methods, and procedures. Recommends revisions to existing programs or adaptations to new applications to maximize efficiency.  Designs and recommends coding standards, development guidelines, application standards, and compliance. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, and installs new applications and programs. Uses coding methods in specific programming languages to initiate or enhance program execution and functionality. Monitors program execution for expected performance. Respond to errors and emergencies within applications and programs. Works within specifications provided to meet programming assignment goals and objectives in a timely manner.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Application Developer Associate's degree in field of practice. One year of experience since Associate's. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, and installs new applications and programs. Uses coding methods in specific programming languages to initiate or enhance program execution and functionality. Monitors program execution for expected performance. Responds to errors and emergencies within applications and programs. Works within specifications provided to meet programming assignment goals and objectives in a timely manner.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Web Designer II Bachelor's of Science degree in field of practice. Eight years of experience. Applies technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing assistance. Functions as a mentor to associate project manager and technical professionals to assist in their technical training and development.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Web Designer Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science or IS related field. Four years of experience since related Bachelor's degree or 1 year since Master's. Applies full competency in software development, demonstrating broad knowledge of current database technology and computer systems. Plans and implements software application development solutions to detailed phases of major projects under the direction of a technical project or program manager. Duties at this level require mastery of specialized techniques, ingenuity, and ability to apply an analytical approach to the solution of a wide variety of problems.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Web Designer Bachelor’s degree in Advertising or related field. One year of relevant experience. Acts as creative advisor to determine needs, present concepts, and present design. Communicates with clients during design process. Develops web concepts. Creates visual interpretations of concept.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Systems Engineer II Bachelor's of Science degree in related subject matter. Ten years of relevant  experience since Bachelor’s degree or 9 years of equivalent experience since Master’s degree.. Provides leadership and technical expertise to the development, evaluation and deployment of planning, design, engineering and operational needs and problems, the coordination of project activities, and the preparation of plans and documents. Leads project teams. Applies broad knowledge of leading-edge information and systems design technologies to planning, development, design, and operation. Expected to carry out job functions within project-oriented multidisciplinary teams of professionals and be able to support direct interaction with clients within the context of project progress meetings, design reviews, and project production and deployment.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Systems Engineer I Bachelor's of Science degree related subject matter. Seven years of relevant experience since Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of equivalent experience since Master’s degree.. Provides leadership and technical expertise to the development, evaluation, and deployment of planning, design, engineering and operational needs and problems, the coordination of project activities, and the preparation of plans and documents. Leads project teams. Applies broad knowledge of leading-edge information and systems design technologies to planning, development, design, and operation. Expected to carry out job functions within project-oriented multidisciplinary teams of professionals and be able to support direct interaction with clients within the context of project progress meetings, design reviews, and project production and deployment.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Communications Engineer Bachelor's of Science-related subject matter. Four years of relevant experience since Bachelor’s or 3 since Master’s. Applies technical professional competency in communications technology to the  planning, engineering and operational needs and problems, the coordination of project activities, and the preparation of preliminary plans and documents. Carries out job functions within small, project-oriented, multidisciplinary teams of professionals and supports direct interaction with clients within the context of project progress meetings, design reviews, and project production and delivery.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Database Administrator Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education/experience. Five years of relevant experience. Supports and maintains database applications. Tunes, monitors, and maintains databases as required. Develops reports and custom reports as needed. Recovers corrupted data and eliminate data redundancy. Assists with application/user support when necessary. Develops and maintains documentation. Develops database structures, security, and maintenance plans.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Systems Administrator Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent combination of education/experience. Three years of relevant experience. Provides network and server administration. Manages and tunes server operation and performance. Manages the redundancy of data and systems. Installs and configures computer hardware, software, and peripheral components. Analyze and recommend trends in the IT industry. Develops and maintains documentation. Maintains data backup and retrieval procedures.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Tech I, Technology Support Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent education/experience. Two years of relevant experience. Provides network administration. Manage server operation, performance, and redundancy. Provides technical leadership to department. Install and configure hardware, software, and peripheral components. Assist in migrating to new technologies. Maintains and performs data backup/retrieval procedures. Provides desktop support with limited server operations. Performs day-to-day and long-term problem determination and resolution. Performs backup data/retrieval procedures.  Install and configure hardware, software, and peripheral components. Assists in migrating to new technologies. Provides guidance to other IT technicians as required.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Tech II, Technology Support High School diploma. Three years of experience. Provides desktop support. Performs day-to-day problem determination and resolution. Installs and configures hardware, software, and peripheral components. Assists in migrating to new technologies.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Tech I, Technology Support High School diploma. One year of experience. Provides desktop support. Performs day-to-day problem determination and resolution. Installs and configures hardware, software, and peripheral components. Assists in migrating to new technologies.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. GIS Analyst III Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or related GIS Env. Discipline, Master’s preferred. Ten years of experience with Bachelor’s; 8 with Master's. Provides technical expertise within area of specialization for diverse activities related to  GIS, throughout the region, district or companywide. May function as lead GIS consultant. Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments. Conducts GIS studies including data gathering, conversion, and analysis of GIS data. Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, tests, and reports for accuracy and completeness. Plans and organizes the work of GIS specialists. Maintains continued knowledge of technology developments in the GIS field and use of GIS software. Recommends changes or improvements to GIS studies, plans, and programs. Conducts client needs analysis and manages GIS projects.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. GIS Analyst II Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or related GIS Env. Discipline, Master’s preferred. Seven years of experience with Bachelor’s; 5 with Master's. Provides the expertise of a seasoned GIS practitioner to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional problems. May function as a lead GIS consultant. Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Analyzes technical problems. Devises new approaches and alternative solutions. Supervises and reviews the work of GIS specialists, technicians, analysts, drafters, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. GIS Analyst I Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or related GIS Env. Discipline, Master’s preferred. Four years of experience with Bachelor’s; 2 with Master's. Applies full competency in GIS studies related to functional area of assignment. Plans and conducts GIS work related to detailed phases of a major project. Conducts data gathering, conversion, analysis, manipulation, and processing of spatial data using GIS system. Prepares data documentation or metadata for GIS projects. Recommends solutions to problems. Participates in or conducts client needs analysis. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria in terms of quality assurance and quality control. Coordinates with, guides, and/or reviews the work of less experienced GIS analysts, technicians, analysts, drafters, and others who assist in specific assignments.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
GIS Analyst II Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or related GIS Env. Discipline. Two years of experience with Bachelor’s; 1 years with Master's. Applies technical professional proficiency to GIS studies and the coordination of related activities. Conducts data gathering, conversion, and analysis of GIS data. Prepares data documentation or metadata for GIS projects. Prepares maps and exhibits with GIS data sets. Participates in client needs analysis. Monitors quality control within area of responsibility. Assists Senior GIS Analyst in certain aspects of project management.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
GIS Analyst I Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Geography, Computer Science, or related GIS Env. Discipline. Zero to 6 months, no experience required with Master’s degree. Performs standard GIS work. Conducts data gathering, conversion, and analysis of GIS data. Prepares data documentation or metadata for GIS projects. Prepares maps and exhibits with GIS data sets.




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Technical Writer Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent education/experience. One year of experience. Produce instructional materials, reference and maintenance manuals, articles, project proposals, training materials, technical reports, online documentation, and help systems. Prepare materials coinciding with projects for internal and/or external clients, i.e.: project plans, flow diagrams, requirements documentation, test cases, etc.  Document and update standards and protocols for database nomenclature, coding, documentation, marketing, collateral material, and reports.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Group Manager Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals with 10 years of experience since Bachelor’s or 9 years since Master’s, with at least 2 of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities. Typical incumbent has 12+ years of experience.

Under the general direction of a Division Manager, supervises the staff and work production of a technical service Group business unit. Provides leadership, direction and technical guidance to Group staff to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and the Group meets its operating performance targets. Manages project production, marketing efforts, and financial aspects of the Group to ensure client satisfaction, continued Group production backlog, and profitability of all projects within the Group unit. This level Group Manager is typically responsible for Groups with annual net revenues of less than $2.5M, limited geographic or technical scope, and/or staff of less than 25 professionals, technicians, and support personnel.

STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Identifies Group staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections. Initiates actions to recruit, hire, and terminate Group staff, subject to senior management approval. Recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary and position adjustment actions for Group staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Conducts semiannual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with Group staff. Provides ongoing performance feedback and counsel to Group staff to facilitate good performance and career development. Helps Group staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and Group objectives/needs. Advises Group staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance. Reviews and makes approval decisions on Group staff requests for vacation, leaves of absence, business travel, continuing education, professional development, office equipment purchases and payment of straight-time overtime for exempt personnel within the constraints of budgets and authorization limits as established by National Service Director.

PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Develops and maintains Group production workload projections and monitors manpower requirements; takes appropriate actions to ensure project deadlines are met according to schedule and priority considerations. Works with project managers to ensure their projects are properly scoped, budgeted, scheduled and managed; appropriate Oracle financial files have been activated with budget information; monthly client billings are timely and accurately completed; outstanding accounts receivables are followed up on and collected; and monthly project percent completes are input to administration. Oversees financial performance of projects being produced and/or managed with the Group unit; identifies potential problem projects, and directs remedial actions to ensure that projects in trouble are identified and remedial actions promptly taken to ensure positive financial results and client satisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed on Group unit's projects. Conducts periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists Project Managers within the Group in resolving problems concerning work with other Groups.

MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE
Participates in the development of the Service's Strategic Plan and carries out those components that relate to the Group. Actively pursues new project opportunities for the Group, the service, and the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Participates in the evaluation of new project opportunities and recommends go/no-go action to senior management for further consideration and approval. Identifies project proposal preparation and interview teams, and develops project marketing budgets subject to review and approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in civic and professional organizations, and encourages staff to do the same.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL
Participates in the review and approval of contracts and contract addenda with clients and sub consultants. Reviews and recommends project budgets for approval by senior management. Initiates purchase requests for capital items for approval by senior management. Provides input and recommendations concerning final write offs and past-due accounts receivables. Participates in preparing for and conducting contract negotiations with clients and sub consultants. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr Group Manager Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or managers with 15 years of experience since Bachelor’s, or 13 years since Master’s, with at least 2 of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities. The typical incumbent has 18+ years of experience.

Under the general direction of a Division Manager, supervises the staff and work production of a large technical service Group business unit. Provides leadership, direction and technical guidance to Group staff to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and the Group meets its operating performance targets. Manages project production, marketing efforts, and financial aspects of the Group to ensure client satisfaction, continued Group production backlog, and profitability of all projects within the Group unit. This level Group Manager is typically responsible for Groups with annual net revenues exceeding $2.5M, wide geographic or technical scope, extraordinary short-term growth expectancy, and/or a staff of 25 or more professionals, technicians, and support personnel. In appointments to this level position, consideration is also given to the Group’s strategic value to the firm and the manager's unique qualifications.

STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Identifies Group staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections. Initiates actions to recruit, hire, and terminate Group staff, subject to senior management approval. Recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary and position adjustment actions for Group staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Conducts semiannual performance/reviews and annual career planning sessions with Group staff. Provides ongoing performance feedback and counsel to Group staff to facilitate good performance and career development. Helps Group staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and Group objectives/needs. Advises Group staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance. Reviews and makes approval decisions on Group staff requests for vacation, leaves of absence, business travel, continuing education, professional development, office equipment purchases and payment of straight time overtime for exempt personnel within the constraints of budgets and authorization limits as established by National Service Director.

PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Develops and maintains Group production workload projections and monitors manpower requirements; takes appropriate actions to ensure project deadlines are met according to schedule and priority considerations. Works with project managers to ensure their projects are properly scoped, budgeted, scheduled and managed; appropriate Oracle financial files have been activated with budget information; monthly client billings are timely and accurately completed; outstanding accounts receivables are followed up on and collected; and monthly project percent completes are input to administration. Oversees financial performance of projects being produced and/or managed with the Group unit; identifies potential problem projects, and directs remedial actions to ensure that projects in trouble are identified and remedial actions promptly taken to ensure positive financial results and client satisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed on Group unit's projects. Conducts periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists Project Managers within the Group in resolving problems concerning work with other Groups.

MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE
Participates in the development of the Service's Strategic Plan and carries out those components that relate to the Group. Actively pursues new project opportunities for the Group, the service, and the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Participates in the evaluation of new project opportunities and recommends go/no-go action to senior management for further consideration and approval. Identifies project proposal preparation and interview teams, and develops project marketing budgets subject to review and approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in civic and professional organizations, and encourages staff to do the same.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL
Participates in the review and approval of contracts and contract addenda with clients and sub consultants. Reviews and recommends project budgets for approval by senior management. Initiates purchase requests for capital items for approval by senior management. Provides input and recommendations concerning final write offs and past-due accounts receivables. Participates in preparing for and conducting contract negotiations with clients and sub consultants. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Division Manager Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or managers with 15 years of experience since Bachelor’s, or 13 years since Master’s, with at least 2 of these years in positions with project/program management responsibility. The typical incumbent has 18+ years of experience.

Under the general direction of a Regional Service Manager or National Business Sector Manager, manages a division made up of 2 or 3 technical groups, with annual net revenues totaling up to $5M. Provides leadership, direction and technical guidance to group managers and program managers within assigned division to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and that the division meets its operating performance targets. Manages the division as a profit center. Monitors division's budget performance, marketing efforts, and quality control of groups and programs to ensure client satisfaction, continued production backlog, and profitability.

STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Assists group managers and program managers in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections. Reviews group manager and program manager recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer or terminate group and program staff; approves/disapproves or endorses recommendations and presents to senior management for approval as required by established authorization guidelines. Reviews and makes decision on group manager and program manager recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates as well as salary and position adjustment actions for group and program staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Recommends personnel actions for direct reports. Conducts semiannual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with group managers and program managers within assigned division. Provides them with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Helps division staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and division objectives/needs. Advises division staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance.

PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Assists group managers and program managers in developing project work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project/program milestone dates and work products. Oversees financial performance of groups and programs; assists group managers and program managers in identifying potential problem projects/programs to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the division. Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists group managers and program managers within the division in resolving problems concerning work with other groups, divisions or services.

MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE
Develops, implements and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for the division; participates in the development of the Service's Strategic Plan. Actively pursues new project/program opportunities for the division, the service and the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Investigates and evaluates new project/program opportunities for the division and recommends go/no-go action to senior management for further consideration and approval. Reviews proposals and selects interview teams; reviews and recommends project/program marketing budgets subject to approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages division staff to do the same.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL
Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub consultants. Develops and recommends division budgets for approval by senior management. Reviews and makes decisions on proposed project/program and group budgets. Monitors monthly division performance against budget to ensure division profitability. Manages the division as a profit center; controls G&A costs; reviews and manages revenue stream. Approves purchase requests for capital items within the limits outlined in Atkins' administrative SOP. Manages accounts receivables and client billings; reviews and makes decision concerning final write offs and past-due accounts receivables. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Project Director Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or managers with 12 years of experience since Bachelor’s, or 11 years since Master’s, with at least 3 of these years in the Senior Project Manager position with highly complex project management responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Under the general direction of a Principal Program Manager, Division Manager, or Sr Division Manager, responsible for managing complex and unconventional technology or delivery systems for a single significant project within a defined technical specialty. Projects typically involve high levels of regulatory agency involvement or very complex technical requirements. Typical projects might include construction management engagements, significant design-build or design-build-operate-maintain undertakings, major and unique structures, major wastewater treatment facilities, etc. Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to Senior Project Managers and Project Managers within assigned division to ensure that quality management and technical services are provided to clients and that the division meets its operating performance targets. Responsible for mentoring Senior Project Managers and Project Managers associated with sophisticated and unconventional projects. Projects of this magnitude generally involve net revenues totaling between $2.5 million to $5 million annually and require specialized expertise of the individual.

STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Assists management team in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections for project staffing. Reviews managers’ recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer, or terminate project staff; approves/disapproves or endorses recommendations, and presents to senior management for approval as required by established authorization guidelines. Reviews and makes decision on recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates, as well as salary and position adjustment actions for project staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Recommends personnel actions as established by authorization guidelines. Conducts semiannual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with project staff within assigned projects. Provides them with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and project objectives/needs. Advises project staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance.

PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Assists project staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project milestone dates, and work products. Oversees financial performance of projects; assists project staff in identifying potential problems to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the project. Reviews QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits. Assists assigned project staff in facilitating work sharing with other groups, divisions, or services. Secures resource support from other divisions or groups. Establishes work sharing commitments and negotiates outsourcing budgets with other Division and Group Managers.

MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE
Develops, implements, and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for targeted projects; participates in the development of the Service's Strategic Plan. Actively pursues, investigates, and evaluates new or expanded opportunities for associated projects and services within the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective client decision makers; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Reviews proposals and selects interview teams; reviews and recommends project marketing budgets subject to approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional courtesy by actively participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages project staff to do the same. Maintains regional/national prominence and recognition through published technical work and/or presentation of papers at national or regional technical conferences.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL
Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub consultants. Develops and recommends operational budgets for approval by senior management. Reviews and makes decision on proposed project budgets. Monitors monthly performance against budget to ensure project profitability. Manages the project as a profit center; controls G&A costs; reviews and manages revenue stream. Approves purchase requests for capital items. Manages accounts receivables and client billings; reviews and makes decision concerning final write offs and past due accounts receivables. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Program Manager Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with 10 years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, 4 of these working as a project manager. Under the direction of a Sr Program Manager, Group Manager, or Division Manager, manages multiple ongoing interrelated projects for a Atkins client. Monitors, coordinates, prioritizes, and optimizes resources across projects. Responsible for successful program delivery to client and for meeting Atkins operating and financial performance targets. Directs and ensures the smooth cross-functioning of project/program management functions relative to production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing. Projects/Programs generally generate net revenues totaling up to $2.5 million annually. Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafts very complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management. Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements. Directs project/program team compliance with contract terms; monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates as necessary in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project/program performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves sub consultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment disputes. Develops, communicates and manages project/program quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project/program deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements. Monitors schedules, billing and reports; ensures appropriate charging of man-hours, costs and expenses to projects/programs; assists as necessary in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project/program progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project/program production, quality control or financial performance problems. Identifies new business opportunities for the firm, oversees and participates in project/program presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients. Participates in project/program opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements. Works with direct authority of client in communications with regulatory agencies, public officials, sub consultants, and the general public. Supervises and serves as mentor to Project Managers, and manages work of sub consultants. Monitors and reports financial status of projects/programs to Senior or Principal Program Managers or Division Managers. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Program Manager Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or managers with 12 years of experience since Bachelor’s, or 11 years since Master’s, with at least 3 of these years in the Senior Project Manager position with highly complex project management responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Under the general direction of a Principal Program Manager, Division Manager, or Sr Division Manager, responsible for managing complex and unconventional technology or delivery systems for a single significant client within a defined technical specialty. Programs typically involve high levels of regulatory agency involvement or very complex technical requirements. Typical programs might include construction management engagements, significant design-build or design-build-operate-maintain undertakings, major and unique structures, major wastewater treatment facilities, etc. Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to Senior Project Managers and Project Managers within assigned division to ensure that quality management and technical services are provided to clients and that the division meets its operating performance targets. Responsible for mentoring Senior Project Managers and Project Managers associated with sophisticated and unconventional projects. Programs of this magnitude generally involve net revenues totaling between $2.5 million to $5 million annually and require specialized expertise of the individual.

STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Assists management team in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections for program staffing. Reviews managers’ recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer, or terminate program staff; approves/disapproves or endorses recommendations, and presents to senior management for approval as required by established authorization guidelines. Reviews and makes decision on recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates, as well as salary and position adjustment actions for program staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Recommends personnel actions as established by authorization guidelines. Conducts semiannual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with program staff within assigned programs. Provides them with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and program objectives/needs. Advises program staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance.

PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Assists program staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, program milestone dates, and work products. Oversees financial performance of programs; assists program staff in identifying potential problems to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the program. Reviews QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits. Assists assigned program staff in facilitating work sharing with other groups, divisions, or services. Secures resource support from other divisions or groups. Establishes work sharing commitments and negotiates outsourcing budgets with other Division and Group Managers.

MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE
Develops, implements, and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for targeted programs; participates in the development of the Service's Strategic Plan. Actively pursues, investigates, and evaluates new or expanded opportunities for associated programs and services within the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective client decision makers; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Reviews proposals and selects interview teams; reviews and recommends program marketing budgets subject to approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages program staff to do the same. Maintains regional/national prominence and recognition through published technical work and/or presentation of papers at national or regional technical conferences.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL
Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub consultants. Develops and recommends operational budgets for approval by senior management. Reviews and makes decision on proposed program budgets. Monitors monthly performance against budget to ensure program profitability. Manages the program as a profit center; controls G&A costs; reviews and manages revenue stream. Approves purchase requests for capital items. Manages accounts receivables and client billings; reviews and makes decision concerning final write-offs and past due accounts receivables. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Associate Project Manager

Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice or equivalent experience Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with 5 years experience in project production and technical professional activities.

 

 

Under the supervision of a project or group manager, applies technical competency and project production experience to manage project teams on conventional, non-complex and smaller projects. Also assists project manager in the basic functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing. Manages noncomplex, conventional and/or small projects or assists the project manager on complex and/or large projects. Prepares simple professional service agreements and addenda for review/approval by senior management. Monitors and directs project team, subcontractors and client compliance with contract terms and commitments. Prepares and communicates the project work plan to the project team, including project scope, schedule and budget. Provides work assignments to project team members, and monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedules, budget and quality objectives. Monitors client billings and assists in obtaining client payment. Monitors subconsultants' progress and performance, and reviews/approves subconsultant and vendor invoices. Maintains and monitors project financial information and manages project costs within budget constraints. Schedules and coordinates project meetings with the project team, regulatory agencies, the client, and others involved with the projects. Organizes/manages project information files and coordinates the interchange of project information among project team members. Participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

 

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Project Manager Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree desirable. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with 8 years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, 2 of these working as a Sr. Technical Professional or Associate Project Manager.

Under the direction of a Sr Project Manager, Program Manager, or Group Manager, applies technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing assistance. Functions as a mentor to associate project managers and technical professionals to assist in their technical training and development. Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management. Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments. Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget and quality objectives. Monitors reports and schedules to ensure appropriate charging of man-hours, costs and expenses to projects, and to communicate project progress/status to senior management. Establishes and maintains project account files on the computerized project management information system (Oracle), and periodically reviews Oracle project reports for accuracy and completeness. Monitors client billings, assists in obtaining payment from clients, and resolves client disputes, adjusting project billing records as required. Monitors sub consultants' progress and performance, reviews and approves sub consultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment and project disputes. Schedules and coordinates project meetings with the project team, regulatory agencies, the client, and others involved with the projects. Reports financial status of projects to group managers, division managers and program managers. Identifies new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients. Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements. May supervise technical professionals, associate project managers and design staff including workload and staffing management. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

 

Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Sr. Project Manager Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with 10 years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, 4 of these working as a project manager. Under the direction of a senior program manager, group manager, or division manager, provides professional and project management expertise in the direction of highly unconventional projects requiring multiple technical units and/or subcontractors, heavy regulatory agency involvement or extremely complex technical requirements. Functions as mentor to Project Managers and Associate Project Managers to assist in their training and development. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing. Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafts very complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management. Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements. Directs project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves sub consultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment disputes. Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements. Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of man-hours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems. Identifies new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients. Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements. Coordinates communications between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies. Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements, and serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary. Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting. Conducts project management training workshops and serves as mentor to Associate Project Managers and Project Managers. Monitors and reports financial status of projects to program managers and division managers. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Project Control Manager Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, Finance or related field. Minimum ten years experience in financial and administrative work with at least five years in a supervisory capacity with budget responsibility. Provides accounting related control of a significant project or program, including budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, systems management, contract compliance, and billing/invoicing/accounts payable coordination and review. Oversees accounting functions for significant project or program, coordinating and collaborating with the client, subconsultants, and program administrators and leadership. Monitors compliance with contract terms and subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments. Participates in drafting complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by Supervisor and/or program administrators. Prepares project financial reports, cash flow analyses, and budgets. Tracks work orders to ensure appropriate charging of hours, costs, and expenses to projects, and communicates project progress/status to Supervisor and program administrators. Establishes and maintains project accounting files and reviews project reports for accuracy and completeness. Manages client billings and payments from clients, resolves client disputes, and adjusts project billing records as required. Monitors, reviews, and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment and project disputes. Coordinates and reviews processing of accounts payable to ensure timely payments, accuracy, and general ledger distribution. Provides assistance and support to Supervisor and program administrators as needed. May perform such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Labor Category Education and Experience Functional Responsibility (Atkins Job Description)
Principal Project Director Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or managers with 15 years of experience since Bachelor’s, or 14 years since Master’s, with at least 2 of these years in the Senior Program Manager position with highly complex project management responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Under the general direction of a Corporate Director of PM, RSM, or NBSM, responsible for managing very complex and unconventional technology or delivery systems for specific and corporately significant clients. May involve the management of multiple projects in a specific delivery system. Responsible for the financial performance of projects of considerable magnitude and risk to the Company. Typical projects might include major construction management engagements, design-build projects of national significance, design-build operate-maintain undertakings, unique and complex wastewater treatment facility design, or large environmental studies requiring specialized knowledge and abilities. Responsible for mentoring project staff associated with highly sophisticated and unconventional projects. Projects of this magnitude generally involve over $5 million annually in net revenue and require very specialized expertise or experience of the individual.

STAFF ADMINISTRATION
Assists management team in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections for project staffing. Reviews managers’ recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer, or terminate project staff; approves/disapproves or endorses recommendations, and presents to senior management for approval as required by established authorization guidelines. Reviews and makes decision on recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates, as well as salary and position adjustment actions for project staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Approves personnel actions as established by authorization guidelines. Conducts semiannual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with management staff within assigned project. Provides them with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Identifies and nurtures potential Project Directors within existing staff to promote expansion of services. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and project objectives/needs. Advises project staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance.

PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Assists project staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project milestone dates, and work products. Oversees financial performance of projects; assists project staff in identifying potential problems to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the project. Reviews QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits. Assists assigned project staff in facilitating work sharing with other groups, divisions, or services. Secures resource support from other divisions or groups. Establishes work sharing commitments and negotiates outsourcing budgets with other Division and Group Managers.

MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE
Responsible for maintaining positive client relations with existing clients and building new relationships with others. Develops, implements, and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for targeted projects; participates in the development of the Service's Strategic Plan. Actively pursues, investigates, and evaluates new or expanded opportunities for associated projects and services within the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective client decision makers; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. Reviews proposals and selects interview teams; reviews and recommends project marketing budgets subject to approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages project staff to do the same. Maintains regional/national prominence and recognition through published technical work and/or presentation of papers at national or regional technical conferences.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL
Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub consultants. Develops and recommends operational budgets for approval by senior management. Reviews and makes decision on proposed project budgets. Monitors monthly performance against budget to ensure project profitability. Manages the project as a profit center; controls G&A costs; reviews and manages revenue stream. Approves purchase requests for capital items. Manages accounts receivables and client billings; reviews and makes decision concerning final write-offs and past due accounts receivables. Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

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