Highway Project Director- Texas

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 Sr Technical Director to join our team in Austin, TX to oversee the operations of a technical discipline within a practice center housed in the company’s technical professional organization (TPO). Alternately, Director may oversee the delivery of discipline-specific work products on highly complex, large-scale project(s). Coordinates the allocation of personnel to staff projects and pursuits. Supports the Practice Director in creating plans to develop and grow centers of excellence within the technical practices. Works with the Practice Director and TPO Director to identify staffing needs and

engages HR support to assist in the recruitment and selection of additional staff. Supervises

technical managers and senior technical professionals and provide direction on employee

development activities and shared goals throughout the technical discipline. Responsible for

driving a culture of technical excellence throughout the sub-practice by providing

opportunities for growth and development of technical staff and ensuring sound quality

control and safety procedures are employed by all staff. Ensures compliance to company

policy, process, and quality control and safety procedures as directed by the practice

director.

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?  

• Staff Administration:
  • With BU Managers and Project Managers, identifies current and

future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of future

workload and manpower projections.

• Reviews manager recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer or terminate staff.
• Reviews and approves/rejects recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates as well as salary and position adjustment actions for staff, per the Authorization Matrix.
• Recommends personnel actions for direct reports.
• Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports.
• Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.
• Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and operating unit objectives/needs.
• Ensures staff compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Project Production and Management:
  • Ensure appropriate staff allocation to projects in consideration of project schedules, budgets, key milestone dates and work products.
  • Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit.
  • Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists staff in resolving problems concerning work with the various business units.
• Technical Excellence:
  • Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in professional and civic organizations and encourages staff to do the same.
  • Works with Practice Director and other senior leadership to design and implement development tracks for technical staff, with a focus on building technical excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance:
  • Develops, implements, and updates strategic plans for the technical practice considering market trends and changes in production and delivery of services.
  • With the sales directors, participates in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.
  • May review project proposal preparations and interview teams. Identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems.
• Contracts and Financial:
  • May assist sales leads and project managers staff new pursuits and contract negotiations.
  • Develops and recommends budget for approval by practice director and TPO director, including appropriate costs for industry involvement and client maintenance.
  • Monitors monthly operating unit performance against budget.
  • Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix.
  • May perform other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with 18 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in a senior operating management position
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage large scope operations and provide leadership to multiple levels of management. Must have business vision, excellent communication skills, and be able to represent the firm effectively to staff, clients, and the community in general. Promote high performance and consistent accountability at all levels within the TPO.
• Professional registration in field of practice is required, if available, e.g., P.E., A.I.C.P., R.A., or R.L.A.

What 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 

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