Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Traffic Project Manager to join our Chicago, IL office.

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!

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:

• Be a dedicated business builder who will utilize existing IDOT and Illinois Tollway, and industry relationships to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Possess a background in winning and serving clients on major projects, a sound technical background, excellent communication and organizational skills and thorough knowledge and understanding of IDOT manuals and standards.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, both public and private, as well as representatives of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Work with leadership to promote design excellence, provide leadership and mentoring while driving the strategic plan for the office.
• Participate in strategic planning for the office to maximize profitability, marketing capabilities, operational efficiencies, and quality.
• Leverage existing and develop new relationships to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Help support other office within the region to fulfil current project needs while planning the future of our Illinois business.
• Lead and engage with personnel by reviewing and evaluating workload, resource planning, project performance, and business development opportunities.
• Assists project staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project milestone dates, and work products.
• Oversees financial performance of projects; assists project staff in identifying potential problems to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction.
• Serve as a technical manager and/or project manager for projects; provide technical oversight.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are being implemented.

What will you contribute?

• Extensive experience working with transportation planning and design projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and county/municipal clients.
• Illinois PE license is required.
• 10+ years of experience in project production and technical professional activities
• 4+ years’ experience as a Project Manager is required.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, public speaking, and persuasive ability.
• Very strong financial management, team management, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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