Traffic Operations Center (TOC) - Project Manager

About the role

In this role, the Project Manager will support and provide project management expertise for the traffic operations centers in Virginia (Richmond, Staunton, Hampton Roads, Salem, and Northern Virginia).

• Functions as manager for all TOC operations staff, coordinating with client, admin, management, and staff; responds to inquiries and requests for information/approval and directs to appropriate staff as required.
• Assigns and monitors daily activities of operations staff.
• Develops, communicates, and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, project deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
• Monitors schedules, billing, and reports.
• Initiates and processes all personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, downward movement, and other status changes).
• Assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts billing records as required; communicates project progress/status to senior management and alerts them of project production, quality control, or financial performance problems.
• Identifies new business opportunities, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups, and promotes the firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in the preparation of firms' qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinates communication between internal and external associates and clients, and between the firm and regulatory agencies.
• 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.
• Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Performs other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice.
• Management coursework, PMP, and/or MBA a plus.
• This level may be achieved with 8 years' experience in project production and technical professional activities, two of these working as a Sr. Technical Professional.
• 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.

Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off and leaves of absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $200,000 - $250,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.