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Transportation Project Director

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Transportation Project Director to join our team in Atlanta, GA to lead and work on various projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Your role

  • In coordination with the Sector Manager, Division Managers, Regional Business Development and Sales Director, and local team, this position will be responsible for managing and growing AtkinsRéalis business with GDOT. The Project Director will support the business development and entire project portfolio for the with GDOT. This passionate leader will work closely with the Georgia Sector Manager, GDOT KAM, TPO, other GDOT Division Managers, and the local team to set and implement business strategy and client development along with staff development.
  • Be a dedicated business builder who will utilize existing relationships to identify and pursue business opportunities as well as recruit top technical staff.
  • 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 GDOT.
  • 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 account.
  • Participate in strategic planning for the business unit to maximize profitability, marketing capabilities, operational efficiencies, and quality.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-150493

Salary range

-

About you

  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Engineering with a concentration in Transportation.
  • 15-20 years of relevant experience in highway, roadway, traffic and/or bridge engineering.
  • P.E. license
  • Experience leading transportation design projects for the Department of Transportation (preferably Georgia), local Georgia municipal clients such as Cobb and Gwinnett County.
  • Relationships with GDOT and local municipalities, Operations experience (led a P&L, division, etc), Contract and Project Management experience, led teams of PMs and engineers.
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, public speaking, and persuasive ability.
  • Technical design, writing, computer, and communication skills are required.
  • Experience with managing people, project scope, budget and schedule are desirable.
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 $160,000 - $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.

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