Principal Project Manager

About the role

Act as a communication liaison between County Department of Transportation and City officials.
Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with public officials, and with other county or local governmental departments.
Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
Communicates with the general public, County and City leadership, employees, and elected officials to provide information regarding capital improvement project design and construction.
Prepares various written documents including council reports, memos, studies, and correspondence in order to evaluate progress and respond to information requests.
Prepare and provide reports/presentations to the Board of Commissioners, City Council, and to various groups and organizations as called upon.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communication liaison between County Department of Transportation and City officials.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with public officials, and with other county or local governmental departments.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
• Communicates with the general public, County and City leadership, employees, and elected officials to provide information regarding capital improvement project design and construction.
• Prepares various written documents including council reports, memos, studies, and correspondence in order to evaluate progress and respond to information requests.
• Prepare and provide reports/presentations to the Board of Commissioners, City Council, and to various groups and organizations as called upon.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering/project management role on local government projects.
• Previous experience in Traffic Engineering preferred.
• Previous experience in a Liaison position preferred.
• Experience working with elected officials and local government officials.
• Knowledge and experience in local government public infrastructure planning, design, and construction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven experience in project coordination or management.
• Knowledge of GDOT, federal and local regulations as they apply to local government capital improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering/project management role on local government projects.
• Previous experience in Traffic Engineering preferred.
• Previous experience in a Liaison position preferred.
• Experience working with elected officials and local government officials.
• Knowledge and experience in local government public infrastructure planning, design, and construction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven experience in project coordination or management.
• Knowledge of GDOT, federal and local regulations as they apply to local government capital improvement projects.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge of local government infrastructure.
• Software proficiency in project management tools.

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

Expected compensation range is between $150,000-$180,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time.