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 an Aviation Project Director to join our team in Dallas, Texas. 

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?   

• Plans, designs, and leads production of engineering drawings for airport and airport-related civil engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadway, parking lots, and supporting infrastructure. 

• Supports coordination with diverse design teams comprised of variety of design professionals and multi-discipline subconsultants during design and construction phases. 

• Oversees design elements and leads production of engineering drawings for airport and airport-related civil engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadway, parking lots, and supporting infrastructure. 

• Prepares specifications, contract documents, and other project related documents such as reports and permit applications. 

• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution. 

• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate. 

• Coordinates with clients, permitting agencies, FAA, and other agencies having jurisdiction as required. 

• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others. 

• Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct. 

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. 

What will you contribute?   

• Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with ten years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, four of these working as a project manager. 

• Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability; strong project financial management and team managemen