Technical Manager, Federal & Master Planning

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships, and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive.  We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Technical Manager, Federal & Master Planning to join our growing team as we continue to win more work throughout the US and the World! This position can be based out of Denver, CO though other locations within the United States may be considered.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has 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. 

How will you contribute to the team?

Under general direction, provides technical expertise to diverse planning projects throughout the assigned area of responsibility and/or companywide. May function as lead planner or technical consultant. Work will involve master planning for military, federal, and state organizations in the United States and for its worldwide partners. Tasks will primarily include work related to master planning, programming, planning charrettes, real property management, facility utilization, and land planning with occasional utility assessment, transportation, and environmental projects.

The person in this position will have the latitude and ability to help shape our future direction, implement ideas, and grow the business.  The person in this position assumes a management and/or senior technical role on military planning and programming, and related projects. Responsibilities include:

• Leads a team of interdisciplinary staff on many of the projects.
• Assists in the development of Task Order Response Notifications, Request for Qualifications, and/or other similar type Request for Proposal responses.
• Defines scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating planning projects.
• Coordinates preparation of technical reports and project submissions.
• Participates in negotiations with clients. Monitors work progress and conformance to technical standards and regulations.
• Manages planning projects for budget compliance, deadlines, and quality control. Prepares plans and/or leads a team in preparation of plans and DD 1391s. Leads planning charrettes when needed.
• Routinely manages projects.
• Performs other duties important for the planning program including Business Development.
• Identifies clients for state and local planning projects in our identified target cities and assist with developing strategies to grow an urban planning practice.
• Work involves planning and developing plans for complex and challenging situations.
• Travel expectations for this position average about one week of travel per month (12 weeks/year).

What will you contribute?

We expect you to contribute to the growth, leadership, and professionalism of the federal planning team and the company. We hope you will provide guidance and mentorship to more junior staff. We want to hear about new ideas, better processes, critical thinking and ways the team can improve.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, or a related field. Master's or graduate level, technical coursework is preferred.
• 10 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience working with the US military departments or being a former military service member is strongly desired.
• Extensive military master planning, programming, and/or construction experience is strongly desired.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams for DoD projects is preferred.
• AICP certification is required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a willi