Transportation Project Director

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transportation Project Director to join our Atlanta, GA office.   

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?

In coordination with the Sector Manager, Division Managers, Regional Business Development and Sales Director, and local team, this position will be responsible for managing and growing AtkinsRéalis business with GDOT.  The Project Director will support the business development and entire project portfolio for the with GDOT. This passionate leader will work closely with the Georgia Sector Manager, GDOT KAM, TPO, other GDOT Division Managers, and the local team to set and implement business strategy and client development along with staff development.

• Be a dedicated business builder who will utilize existing relationships to identify and pursue business opportunities as well as recruit top technical staff.

• Possess a background in winning and serving clients on major projects, a sound technical background, excellent communication and organizational skills and thorough knowledge and understanding of GDOT.

• 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 account.

• Participate in strategic planning for the business unit to maximize profitability, marketing capabilities, operational efficiencies, and quality.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Engineering with a concentration in Transportation.

• 15-20 years of relevant experience in highway, roadway, traffic and/or bridge engineering.

• P.E. license

• Experience leading transportation design projects for the Department of Transportation (preferably Georgia), local Georgia municipal clients such as Cobb and Gwinnett County.

• Relationships with GDOT and local municipalities, Operations experience (led a P&L, division, etc), Contract and Project Management experience, led teams of PMs and engineers.

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, public speaking, and persuasive ability.

• Technical design, writing, computer, and communication skills are required.

• Experience with managing people, project scope, budget and schedule are desirable.

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 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

• PTO plus two Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• 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.

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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