Principal Project Manager

About the role

Manages a portfolio of CBTC and TC&S projects or large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with client and firm strategic objectives. Principal-in-charge on major projects, ultimate accountability for project success. Leads projects with significant risk, alternative delivery, multiple business units, and complex joint ventures. Develops and maintains executive-level relationships with key clients. Facilitates "Go/No-Go" decisions on major pursuits. Leads negotiation of master service agreements, complex contracts, and critical change orders, with high-level signatory authority. Final escalation point for resolving high-stakes client, contractual, or performance issues. Actively mentors and develops Senior Project Managers. Contributes to development and implementation of firm-wide project management standards, tools, and best practices. Contributes to strategic planning and business development goals.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of CBTC and TC&S projects or large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with client and firm strategic objectives.
• Principal-in-charge on major projects, ultimate accountability for project success.
• Led projects with significant risk, alternative delivery, multiple business units, and complex joint ventures.
• Develops and maintains executive-level relationships with key clients.
• Facilitates "Go/No-Go" decisions on major pursuits.
• Leads negotiation of master service agreements, complex contracts, and critical change orders, with high-level signatory authority.
• Final escalation point for resolving high-stakes client, contractual, or performance issues.
• Actively mentors and develops Senior Project Managers.
• Contributes to development and implementation of firm-wide project management standards, tools, and best practices.
• Contributes to strategic planning and business development goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degree highly desirable.
• 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing complex CBTC and TC&S projects or programs.
• PMP certification is required or must be obtained within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and project management experience in complex CBTC and TC&S projects or programs.
• Experience with alternative delivery models such as Design-Build.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project management.

Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Strong understanding of CBTC and TC&S technologies.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

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 absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

Between $146,600 - $244,400 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time