Principal Roadway Project Manager

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading engineering and nuclear organizations, connecting people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Our teams deliver complex projects that improve communities, enhance mobility, and create sustainable solutions for future generations.

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Project Manager in either Fort Lauderdale or Miami, FL to provide strategic leadership across major infrastructure programs and client accounts in South Florida. This role is ideal for a proven project executive who excels at managing high-profile programs, developing long-term client relationships, driving business growth, and mentoring project management professionals.

Your role

Strategic Project and Program Leadership

• Ensure project and program objectives align with client priorities and AtkinsRéalis business goals.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge for major projects and programs, maintaining ultimate accountability for delivery excellence.
• Lead complex, high-risk engagements involving alternative delivery methods, multiple business units, and joint venture partnerships.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, resource planning, and financial performance across assigned programs.
• Act as a senior advisor to project teams and business leadership on critical project matters.

Client & Commercial Leadership

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key public and private sector clients.
• Lead strategic client engagement activities and support growth of major accounts.
• Participate in and facilitate Go/No-Go decisions for significant pursuits and strategic opportunities.
• Lead negotiations for master service agreements, major contracts, and complex change orders.
• Serve as the final escalation point for significant client, contractual, commercial, and performance issues.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to revenue growth and market expansion efforts.

Practice Leadership & Talent Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop Senior Project Managers and emerging project leaders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise-wide project management standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and organizational leadership objectives.
• Share lessons learned and industry best practices across business units and project teams.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida is required.
• Minimum 15 years of post-licensure experience in roadway design, with significant experience with FDOT.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and FDOT CADD standards.
• Strong understanding of FDOT design processes, including Design-Build and traditional delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

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.

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 $170,000 – $210,000 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.

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