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Mid-Atlantic Transportation Design Lead

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Mid-Atlantic Transportation Design Lead to join our Raleigh, NC office.

Your role

You will contribute as a leader in Project Delivery, Staff Administration and participate in execution of our growth plans within the region:

Project Delivery and Operations Management –

  • Manage a team with annual project revenue exceeding $10 million, including some of the highest profile projects currently in progress within the state.

  • Lead key projects as a Project Manager and act as a key client contact.

  • Assist project teams in technical guidance and growth.

  • Encourage professional growth for all members of the team.

  • Ensure that project work plans are developed and acted on.

  • Manage workload to ensure project staffing needs are met.

  • Participate in reviews of schedules, budgets, project milestone dates and work products.

  • Ensure financial performance of projects are managed and delivered on.

  • Assist managers in proactively identifying potential problem projects to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken.

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the area of responsibility.

  • Review project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects.

  • Assist with contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants.

  • Ensure oversight of team accounts receivable and client billings.

Staff Administration –

  • Assist TPO management in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections.

  • Leading efforts to recruit, hire, and develop staff.

  • Manage recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates as well as salary and position adjustment actions for staff.

  • Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.

  • Help staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and business objectives/needs.

Sales and Client Development –

  • Establish, nurture and grow client relationships.

  • Team Leader that participates in key pursuits and teaming strategies.

  • Represent and promote the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.

  • Participate in the capture process, including proposal preparation and review for opportunities within the region.

  • Actively pursue new project opportunities by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.

  • Maintains visibility and professional currency by participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages staff to do the same.

Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-142941

Salary range

-

About you

  • B.S or M.S. degree in civil engineering with a focus in transportation.

  • NC PE License Required, VA and other surrounding states Preferred.

  • 15+ years of experience in transportation, with experience leading transportation design projects for the North Carolina Department of Transportation highly preferred.

  • 10+ years of project management and team leadership experience.

  • Have an existing network of transportation connections and regional expertise in roadway/highway design.

  • Existing NCDOT relationships

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $200,000 - $230,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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