What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Director position at AtkinsRéalis?
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our team as a Senior Project Director working on various Highway and Roadway projects.
We are expanding into new regional markets that will support major hub offices located in Austin, TX in the CENTRAL Region. Expansion into these sub-regional markets is supported by a strong regional and national work-share program across all Department of Transportation, Community Infrastructure and Intermodal and Federal Clients.
The Central Region Consists Of The Following Hub Offices
The Senior Project Manager/Senior Roadway Engineer will lead a local team supporting large projects in other markets. It will be encouraged, but not required, to maintain existing relationships in the market and facilitate growth organically. The intent of the strategic growth away from hub offices is to facilitate growth without the pressures of winning work. Once a group is established in the sub regional markets, we can look to other opportunities for growth within the noted market.
This position will also be responsible for hiring a support group of two to 5 individuals to build a full functional design team. An ideal team will include a Senior Engineer, Junior Engineer, and Senior Designer to provide a full design team for appropriate projects available to support. When assigned to a project, this full design team will deliver and produce remotely for a project in another location under a project manager in the project and Client location.
This position provides the expertise of a seasoned engineer to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as a technical specialist, trainer for less experienced engineers. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct. This role is expected to develop into a Deputy PM and PM role.
Your role
Applies standard engineering practices and techniques in specific situations which may include the following:
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
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 absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Additional information
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
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
We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our team as a Senior Project Director working on various Highway and Roadway projects.
We are expanding into new regional markets that will support major hub offices located in Austin, TX in the CENTRAL Region. Expansion into these sub-regional markets is supported by a strong regional and national work-share program across all Department of Transportation, Community Infrastructure and Intermodal and Federal Clients.
The Central Region Consists Of The Following Hub Offices
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Norman, OK
- Tyler, TX
- Loop 1604 - San Antonio, TX (TXDOT)
- Pecos Relief Route, Pecos, TX (TXDOT)
- I-20, Abilene, TX (TXDOT)
- Oak Hill Parkway, Austin, TX (TXDOT)
- HECTRA, Houston, TX
The Senior Project Manager/Senior Roadway Engineer will lead a local team supporting large projects in other markets. It will be encouraged, but not required, to maintain existing relationships in the market and facilitate growth organically. The intent of the strategic growth away from hub offices is to facilitate growth without the pressures of winning work. Once a group is established in the sub regional markets, we can look to other opportunities for growth within the noted market.
This position will also be responsible for hiring a support group of two to 5 individuals to build a full functional design team. An ideal team will include a Senior Engineer, Junior Engineer, and Senior Designer to provide a full design team for appropriate projects available to support. When assigned to a project, this full design team will deliver and produce remotely for a project in another location under a project manager in the project and Client location.
This position provides the expertise of a seasoned engineer to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as a technical specialist, trainer for less experienced engineers. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct. This role is expected to develop into a Deputy PM and PM role.
Your role
Applies standard engineering practices and techniques in specific situations which may include the following:
- Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings. May supervise the production of these drawings. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.
- Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
- Prepares assigned sections of reports working under the close review of a more experienced professional.
- Participates on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications; assists in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observes relatively simple construction procedures and collects samples for quality control testing.
- Performs data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
- Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
- Performs engineering calculations.
- Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
- Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
- BS and/or MS in Engineering.
- 15 years of engineering experience.
- Must have highway/roadway design.
- Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
- Strong project financial management and team management skills.
- DOT experience is a plus but not a requirement.
- State PE required through reciprocity.
- MicroStation, Open Road Designer.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended but not required.
- Project Manager Professional a plus, but not required.
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
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 absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Additional information
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
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