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Bothell, Washington, United States of America

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our team in Seattle, WA . A senior leader providing strategic oversight for CBTC projects and programs, and client accounts. Manages projects of the highest complexity, value, and risk, including alternative delivery models (e.g., Design-Build). Functions as a key business developer and a mentor to Senior PMs, contributing to the company's project management practices. This position also supports Business Development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new CBTC and TC&S projects.

Your role

  • Manages a portfolio of CBTC and TC&S projects or large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with client and firm strategic objectives.

  • Principal-in-charge on major projects, ultimate accountability for project success.

  • Leads projects with significant risk, alternative delivery, multiple business units, and complex joint ventures.

  • May serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects/programs, assisting the BU in a leadership role.

  • Develops and maintains executive-level relationships with key clients.

  • Facilitates "Go/No-Go" decisions on major pursuits.

  • Leads negotiation of master service agreements, complex contracts, and critical change orders, with high-level signatory authority.

  • Final escalation point for resolving high-stakes client, contractual, or performance issues.

  • Actively mentors and develops Senior Project Managers.

  • Contributes to development and implementation of firm-wide project management standards, tools, and best practices.

  • Contributes to strategic planning and business development goals.

Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Bothell, Washington, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-158997

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degree highly desirable.

  • 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing complex CBTC and TC&S projects or programs.

  • PMP certification is required or must be obtained within one year of appointment.

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 $146,600-$244,400 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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