Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! We are seeking a Project Director to join our growing teams in Austin,TX.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, both public and private, as well as representatives of local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
Possess a background serving clients on major projects, a sound technical background, excellent communication and organizational skills and thorough knowledge and understanding of TxDOT or similar DOT manuals and standards.
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 office.
Participate in strategic planning for the office to maximize profitability, marketing capabilities, operational efficiencies, and quality.
Asist AtkinsRéalis program manager to plan and deliver to a key client in the Austin area.
Lead and engage with personnel by reviewing and evaluating workload, resource planning, project performance, and business development opportunities.
Assists project staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project milestone dates, and work products.
Oversees financial performance of projects; assists project staff in proactively identifying future problems and helping to develop mitigation actions to ultimately ensure financial health of the project and client satisfaction.
Serve as a technical manager and/or project manager for projects; provide technical oversight.
Ensure QA/QC procedures are being implemented.
Support other offices within the region to fulfill current project needs while assisting with planning the future of our regional business.
What will you contribute?
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering.
Extensive experience working with transportation design projects for the Texas and/or other Department(s) of Transportation and other local clients.
P.E. license is required.
5+ years experience as a Project Manager is required.
Design experience is required.
Construction and or field experience is a plus.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability.
Very strong financial management, team management, and leadership skills.
We offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-
1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
