Principal Roadway Project Manager

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across major infrastructure programs and client accounts in South Florida. This role is ideal for a proven project executive who excels at managing high-profile programs, developing long-term client relationships, driving business growth, and mentoring project management professionals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project and program objectives align with client priorities and AtkinsRéalis business goals.
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge for major projects and programs, maintaining ultimate accountability for delivery excellence.
• Lead complex, high-risk engagements involving alternative delivery methods, multiple business units, and joint venture partnerships.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, resource planning, and financial performance across assigned programs.
• Act as a senior advisor to project teams and business leadership on critical project matters.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key public and private sector clients.
• Lead strategic client engagement activities and support growth of major accounts.
• Participate in and facilitate Go/No-Go decisions for significant pursuits and strategic opportunities.
• Lead negotiations for master service agreements, major contracts, and complex change orders.
• Serve as the final escalation point for significant client, contractual, commercial, and performance issues.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to revenue growth and market expansion efforts.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Senior Project Managers and emerging project leaders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise-wide project management standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and organizational leadership objectives.
• Share lessons learned and industry best practices across business units and project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida is required.
• Minimum 15 years of post-licensure experience in roadway design, with significant experience with FDOT.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and FDOT CADD standards.
• Strong understanding of FDOT design processes, including Design-Build and traditional delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with FDOT design processes, including Design-Build and traditional delivery methods.
• Leadership experience in managing high-profile projects and programs.
• Ability to mentor and develop project management professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Technical proficiency in relevant software (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer).
• Understanding of FDOT design processes and delivery methods.

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

$170,000 – $210,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time position available in either Fort Lauderdale or Miami, FL.