Project Director

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

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.

We are seeking a Project Director to join our team in Guaynabo, PR.

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?

Internal Staff Administration:

• Assists management team in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections for project staffing. 
• Reviews managers’ recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer, or terminate project staff; approves/disapproves or endorses recommendations and presents to senior management for approval as required by established authorization guidelines. 
• Reviews and makes decision on recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates, as well as salary and position adjustment actions for project staff, subject to senior management review and approval. 
• Recommends personnel actions as established by authorization guidelines.
• Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with project staff within assigned projects. 
• 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 project objectives/needs.
• Advises project staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance. 

Project Production & Management and General Responsibilities:

• 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 identifying
• potential problems to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial
• losses and client dissatisfaction.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the project. Reviews QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits.
• Assists assigned project staff in facilitating work sharing with other operating units.
• Secures resource support from other operating units. Establishes work sharing
• commitments and negotiates outsourcing budgets with technical managers.

Marketing And Client Maintenance:

• Develops, implements, and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for targeted projects; participates in the development of Strategic Plan. 
• Actively pursues, investigates, and evaluates new or expanded
• opportunities for associated projects and services within the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective client decision makers, identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems.
• Reviews proposals and selects interview teams.
• Reviews and recommends project marketing budgets subject to approval by senior
• management.
• Maintains visibility and professional courtesy by actively participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages project staff to do the same.
• Maintains regional/national prominence and recognition through published technical work and/or presentation of papers at national or regional technical conferences.

Contracts A Financial:

• Conducts contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants.
• Develops and recommends operational budgets for approval by senior management.
• Reviews and makes decision on proposed project budgets. Monitors
• monthly performance against budget to ensure project profitability.
• Manages the project as a profit center; controls G&A costs; reviews and manages revenue stream. 
• Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix.
• Manages accounts receivables and client billings; reviews and makes decision concerning final write-offs and past due accounts receivables as specified in the Authorization.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. 
• This position requires minimum of twelve (12) years engineering experience since B.S. or eleven years since M.S. as well as experience in program management, and experience with toll facility/limited access projects.
• This position also requires at least three of these years in the Senior Project Manager position with highly complex project management responsibility.
• Typical incumbent will have 15-20 years of experience.
• Proven collaborative leadership with effective negotiation, interpersonal and partnering skills; Ability to lead and manage a large staff.
• Strong, effective technical writing, oral and listening communication skills in English; good public speaking ability to large groups of people.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skill; Ability to develop and review policies, methods, practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• PE, AICP, RA or RLA Registration is required if available.
• PMP or CCM certification required within one year of assuming position.

What we offer at AtkinsRealis:

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.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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