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Senior Rail and Transit Principal Technical Manager – Architecture

New York, New York, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Rail and Transit Principal Technical Manager – Architecture to join our team in New York, NY. A key role to the growth of the Rail and Transit sector, the focus of this role is providing advanced technical expertise in design, providing mentorship to staff, and participating in key pursuits. AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there's never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey, and will be critical to help drive the expansive growth of our rail and transit team. We're committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we're tackling some of the world's most complex challenges. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what's next. Let's build the future—together.

Your role

  • Provide architectural team leadership, interact with senior leaders and play a decisive role in project pursuits with current and prospective clients as well as network.

  • Supervise project delivery, manage senior technical professionals and provide direction on employee development activities and shared goals throughout the technical discipline.

  • Serve as an Architect of Record.

  • Conduct staff planning for projects, evaluate staffing resources for current and future projects, based on technical and budgetary requirements of future workload projections.

  • Participate in prepositioning efforts including creating teaming arrangements, developing staffing plans and scope, and create schedule and fee preparation to be used in the pursuit of new opportunities.

  • Exude an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement. Possess architectural project expertise that is varied in terms of project type, complexity and size. Skilled at analyzing information, proposing effective solutions and guiding team in design approach.

  • Support market growth through person relationships, technical expertise and growth of relationships with key officials of client agencies, organizations, and partner companies

  • Possess strong business acumen including the understanding of project financial performance, metrics and risk management. Coordinate with / manage sub-consultants and other disciplines, mentor junior staff.

  • Create and present client presentations, communicate financial and productivity targets with team, within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned. Maintain accountability of financial performance.

  • Possess Knowledge of local building codes, FEDERAL and STATE compliance requirements and experience working with MTA, AMTRAK, NJT and/or LIRR, agencies. Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and achieving a consensus.

  • Familiarity with Alternative Delivery (Design Build, Progressive Desing Build, CMAR, etc.) methods, possess an understanding of 3D model mechanics used in BIM and other digital formats( for the purpose of providing oversight).

Cities & development Project & Programme Management

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-152636

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in architecture or business a plus

  • Professional Registration in the State of New York required

  • Strong communication, collaboration and engagement skills in a highly coordinated professional environment.

  • 15 years of project delivery experience in all phases of architectural design, detailing, and assisting with the oversight of consultants and clients.

  • Approximately 10 years experience with the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) delivering Building and Facilities projects including Transit Stations, Operations and Maintenance facilities, Ancillary support facilities, commercial spaces, etc. NY MTA Rail and Transit experience, required.

  • Must be able to travel up to 25%. Role is hybrid (combination of working each week in NYC office, with option to work portion of week remotely).

  • LEED AP or other sustainability certification or ability to obtain upon request

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 $190,000- $240,000 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.

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