Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Project Director to join our team in Los Angeles, CA, to lead and work on various rail and transit projects.

About us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.

AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
The selected candidate will work with local Business Unit and Business Development leadership to increase AtkinsRéalis public business presence in the California market. As a seller/doer the selected candidate will lead a variety of rail system and transportation projects. This individual must be competent in performing system engneering work and have a broad knowledge of local design criteria.
The selected candidate will have demonstrated success in managing the technical and financial aspects of large projects and have strong leadership and people/client skills. Candidate will be expected to prepare proposals, market existing and potential clients, and help represent AtkinsRéalis in the community.
JOB DUTIES

• Provide industry-leading knowledge and prominence to AtkinsRéalis business’ projects and initiatives.
• Support clients to formulate innovative solutions to drive project success.
• Provide QA/QC functions and expert advice for complex projects.
• Identify and support business development activities and proposal development.
• Serve as project manager for multiple projects. Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.
• Performs system engineering activity.
• Function as a project lead and mentor to project teams
• Works with external clients at progress meetings and throughout project to meet client needs, project schedules, goals and deadlines.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of final plans and design reports and submits them for approval.
• Prepare project work plans, develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor schedules, financial status of projects and quality control on projects.
• Direct project team compliance with contract terms, schedule, budget and quality objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• At least twelve years of technical experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Excellent technical writing and communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including budget, schedule and deliverable performance.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ , Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Expected compensation range is between $200,000 - $220,000 annually.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies