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Project Director – Major Design Build Projects (Highways/Bridges)

AtkinsRéalis · Denver, CO · 1 wk ago
Art & Creative$130k–$188k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Director – Major Design Build Projects to join our team in various locations including Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Calverton, MD; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Henderson, NV; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Provides professional and project management expertise in the direction of highly unconventional projects requiring multiple technical units and/or subcontractors, heavy regulatory agency involvement or extremely complex technical requirements.
  • Functions as mentor to technical professionals to assist in their training and development.
  • Performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing.
  • Covers contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, drafts complex professional service agreements, arranges for their review and execution by senior management.
  • Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements.
  • Develops enhanced standards and procedures for project delivery excellence.
  • Directs project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance with contractual commitments; participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration and other liability issues; reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices and resolves payment disputes.
  • Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
  • Maintains frequent contact with clients and regulatory agency personnel to determine their respective needs and requirements and serves as expert witness at project hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
  • Serves as liaison between internal and external associates and client, and between firm and regulatory agencies.
  • Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff including managing weekly project workload and manpower forecasting.
  • Conducts project management training workshops and serves as mentor to associate project managers and project managers.
  • Maintains financial status of projects to technical managers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
  • This level may be achieved with a minimum of 12 years of experience, with at least ten years of design build experience in a management position.
  • Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability; strong project financial management and team management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency.
  • Professional Registration in field(s) of practice required, if available. Certification as a "Project Management Professional" (PMP) or "Certified Construction Manager" (CCM) required within one year of assuming this position.

Skills

  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and budgets.
  • Knowledge of construction and design processes.
  • Proficiency in project management software.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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 $130K – 188K annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule is offered.

Additional Information

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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.

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