Senior Project Director

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 Senior Project Director to join our team in Alexandria, Virginia, to lead and work on various Federal Transportation Project Management Controls projects.

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?

• Performs project management for a combination of projects supporting transportation systems. Responsible for the overall project management, and ensuring the technical solutions and schedule are implemented in a timely fashion. Strong knowledge of and experience in the principles and activities related to the development and support of transportation systems.
• Must be experienced in the FTA PMOC Program and its Operating procedures
• Provide Engineering and transit evaluation of transit projects assigned.
• Be well versed in engineering principals and transit systems.
• Develops programs, projects, and applies strategic problem-solving skills ensuring timely solutions to complex construction management program issues.
• Applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities ensuring project requirements are met.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
• Establishes all necessary liaisons, coordination, and support with any project-related agencies and representatives of federal, state, regional, and local governments as appropriate for each task order.
• Maintains all project plans, project-related calendars, projects task plans, project budgets, and coordinates all associated Project Management Office activities.
• Manages the project across the project life cycle from initiation to closure.
• Prepares and monitors project Work Plan, Quality Plan, and Schedules and coordinates project resource efforts to reach objectives.
• Provides guidance to the contractor team that is responsible for achieving the objectives of the PWS.
• Must have good computer skills and be able to utilize standard office software.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in a related field
• P.E. required
• At a minimum, one of the following certifications are required: PgMp, PMP, or CCM
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage individuals and teams, provide leadership, and manage project production. Must have business vision, excellent communication skills, and be able to represent the firm effectively to clients, key public officials, and the community in general.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Pare