Sr. PD&E Project Manager
Why join us?
We are hiring! Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our team in Orlando, FL as a Senior Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Project Manager supporting the Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Program, working as an “extension of staff” in the client’s office in Ocoee, FL (metro Orlando area). This position will provide career growth opportunities through management of FTE toll road, and express / managed lanes toll road infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have a background as a PD&E project manager for DOT highway projects, with experience in management of highly complex projects. A broad base of skills, capability and experience is desired in engineering, NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), project management, administration and communicating. Willingness to be a team player is a must.
Relocation assistance is available.
About us
Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins 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. Atkins 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?
- Serves as a GEC Senior PD&E Project Manager for the client’s Engineering Group ensuring scope, schedule and budget requirements are achieved.
- Manages other PD&E/design consultants and Atkins staff.
- Provides support to the client’s staff on numerous types of PD&E/design/construction projects related primarily to capacity improvement projects, express lanes and toll facilities.
- Responsible for the direction of technical discipline staff.
- Collaborates with Client Management in Planning, Production, Construction, Tolls, Maintenance and Operations and major program/project stakeholders.
- Projects typically involve high levels of agency involvement or very complex technical requirements.
- Typical projects may become construction management engagements, significant design-build, design-bid-build, or design-build-operate-maintain undertakings, major and unique structures.
- Perform the basic project functions of PD&E production coordination, planning, scheduling, organizing, directing, controlling, and financial management.
- Coordinates and participates in the preparation of the Request for Proposal documents developed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the acquisition of professional services to prepare PD&E documents for large, complex capital improvement projects and deliver the infrastructure required to support associated tolling operations.
- Coordinates and works with FDOT to support project development and delivery from conceptual phase, planning, design, construction, implementation, to ongoing operations and maintenance.
- Coordinates multi-disciplinary teams from client staff, GEC staff, and consultant staff to work towards technical solutions that are in the best interests of the overall project.
- Serves as an extension of client staff, working on a daily basis with the agency’s offices.
- Performs occasional field work with technical staff, to collect site specific data as projects require.
- Processes supplemental amendments and contract invoices.
- Assists in preparation of graphic displays, presentations, reports.
- Coordinates public involvement activities, including community workshops, public meetings and presentations to agencies and organizations.
- Prepares and maintains project work plan, scope, schedule and budget, and communicates these to client project team members and management; monitors/manages project production for compliance with scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives and commitments.
- Schedules and coordinates project meetings.
- Establishes and maintains project files.
- Coordinates PD&E document reviews and development of agreements with local governments, utility agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Assists with right-of-way needs identification and potential acquisition.
- Provides design support related to the PD&E project.
- Effectively manages major PD&E projects with a high degree of interdepartmental and interagency coordination; identify and mitigate project risks.
- 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 client with evaluation of consultant performance.
- Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
- Knowledge of NEPA process and procedures.
- Knowledge of FDOT policies, procedures, and standards.
- Proven collaborative leadership with effective negotiation, interpersonal and partnering skills.
- Strong written, oral and listening communication skills in English; good public speaking ability.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; organizational and time management skills.
- Strong project financial and schedule management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft personal computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; Working knowledge of SharePoint and other project management / production support systems.
- Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Florida is required, or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within three (3) months.
- PMP certification is required within one (1) year of assuming this position.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
- Requires minimum of ten (10) years engineering experience in project PD&E, production and technical professional activities and minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience after PE registration; four (4) years working as a Project Manager.
- Experience with toll facility/limited access projects is a plus.
- Typical incumbent will have 15-20 years of experience.
- Turnpike experience preferred but not mandatory.
- General Engineering Consultant (GEC) experience is a plus.
What we offer at Atkins:
At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Group 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
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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