Public Works Project Manager
- Consulting & advisory
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleThis vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our team as a Public Works Project Manager in our Miami office.
Under direction, applies technical expertise and project management experience to manage project teams on conventional and unconventional projects. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing assistance. Functions as a mentor to technical professionals to assist in their training and development.
Job Duties:
Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, and drafts very complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management. Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements.
Manages project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment disputes.
Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
Monitors schedules, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of man-hours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control or financial performance problems.
Identifies new business opportunities for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firm's qualification/experience statements.
Coordinates communications between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies. Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements, and serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
Oversees other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting.
Conducts project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers and peers.
Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree desirable. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with 8 years experience in project production and technical professional activities, two of these working as a Sr. Technical Professional.
Special Skills:
Proven interpersonal skills; public speaking and persuasive ability; strong project financial management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
Professional Registrations:
Professional Registration in field of practice required.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
Please view the Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:
http://careers.atkinsglobal.com/File.ashx?path=Root/Documents/north-america-welcome-new-employee/Equal_Opp_Stmt.pdf
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this rolePreview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/01/2024
Summary
Hydraulic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that specializes in building hydraulic engineering designs—‘hydraulic’ stemming from the Ancient Greek word for water. Hydraulic power, the
Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/01/2024
Summary
Hydraulic engineering is a branch of civil engineering that specializes in building hydraulic engineering designs—‘hydraulic’ stemming from the Ancient Greek word for water. Hydraulic power, the
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Toronto
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Geoscience & materials
Market
Minerals & metallurgy
Category
Permanent
Location
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Toronto
Description
Junior Geotechnical EngineerAre you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worl
Reference
R-107898
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Tampa
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Construction
Category
Permanent
Location
Tampa
Description
Why join us? We are hiring! The Junior Field Representative is an integral part of our Construction Management Team. This position is based out of theTampa (on site) office.About Us AtkinsRealis is on
Reference
R-114498
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Tampa
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
Tampa
Description
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
Reference
R-114383
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Atlanta
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
Atlanta
Description
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
Reference
R-105794
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Val D'Or
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Union
Market
Corporate
Category
Permanent
Location
Val D'Or
Description
Adjoint(e) administratif(ive) AtkinsRéalis en Abitibi-Témiscamingue est en pleine croissance! Répartis dans plusieurs bureaux, nous offrons des services de génie-conseil et d’ingénierie d’usine princi
Reference
R-114409
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Vancouver
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Natural sciences
Market
Environment & geoscience
Category
Contractor / Temporary
Location
Vancouver
Victoria
Description
Senior Environmental Manager (Casual)Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.Do you have the ambi
Reference
R-114535
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Raleigh
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Physical hydrogeology & hydrology
Market
Water
Category
Permanent
Location
Raleigh
Description
Why join us? We are hiring! The Water Resources Engineer is an integral part of our Water Resources Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Raleigh, NC.About Us:AtkinsRéalis is one o
Reference
R-110522
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Raleigh
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
Raleigh
Description
Why join us? We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Junior Traffic Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC office. This role will perform Traffic tasks related to Traffic Engineering projects. This role wi
Reference
R-102288
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Princeton
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Transportation
Category
Permanent
Location
Princeton
Description
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 makin
Reference
R-101784
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Toronto
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Sciences - multidiscipline
Market
Environment & geoscience
Category
Contractor / Temporary
Location
Ottawa
Toronto
Description
Senior Environmental Planner (Casual) Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of commun
Reference
R-114533
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
AtkinsRéalis
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more