Project Director - Florida Water Division

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company 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 include 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 Project Director- Florida Water Division to join our team in Tampa, FL or Ft Lauderdale, FL.

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?  

• Provide industry-leading knowledge and prominence to AtkinsRéalis business’ projects and initiatives.

• Support clients to formulate innovative solutions to drive project success.

• Identify and support business development activities and proposal development.

• Drive strategy for water infrastructure business in greater Tampa market.

• Provide QA/QC functions and expert advice for complex projects.

• Serve as project manager for multiple projects. Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.

• Performs preliminary engineering design and/or reviews the design and drafting work of junior engineers, designers, or drafters.

• Function as a project chief and mentor to project teams.

• Work with external clients at progress meetings and throughout contract engagements to meet client needs, project schedules, goals, and deadlines.

• Prepare or oversee the preparation of final plans and design reports and submits them for approval.

• Prepare project work plans, develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

• Monitor schedules, financial status of projects and quality control on projects.

• Direct project team compliance with contract terms, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

What will you contribute?  

• BS or MS in Engineering. MS or graduate level technical coursework preferred.

• PE license in FL is required (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of start).

• At least ten years of technical experience preferred. Local experience with the cities, counties water authorities and regulatory agencies within the greater Tampa area is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated experience in project management including budget, schedule, and deliverable performance.

• Demonstrated client and business development skills.

• Excellent technical writing and communications skills.

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 help 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 peop