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 Traffic Management Center (TMC) Operations Practice – Project Director for our national practice, this position can be based out of our Raleigh or Greensboro, NC location.

In this role, the (TMC) Operations Practice – Project Director will support and provide project management expertise for the traffic centers across the US in North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, and New Jersey). (TMC) Operations Practice – Project Director
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? 

• Supports the TMC Practice by collaborating with business development partners to advance the TMC Operations portfolio. 
• Assist the practice with project management of all national contracts by developing, communicating, and managing project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
•  Develops, implements, and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for targeted projects; participates in the development of Strategic Plan.
• Monitors schedules, billing and reports; accountable for project team productivity, project profitability, and results against budget and marketing plan.
•  Identifies new business opportunities to the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to the 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 firms’ qualification/experience statements.
• 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
• Coordinates communication between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies.
•  Identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems.
•  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.
• Assists project staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project milestone dates, and work products.

What will you contribute? 

• 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’ experience in project production and technical professional activities, two of these working as a Sr. Technical Professional.
• Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability.
• Strong project financial management and team management skills.
• Knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficient.

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