Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Project Director
Why join us?
Do you want to be a part of something great? Do you strive to expand and forge new ground? Well, Atkins has an exciting opportunity for you! We are in search of a Project Director knowledgeable in a variety of transportation disciplines for our growing Southwest Division in Henderson, Nevada. With this opportunity, you will be a key part of our fast growing and expanding Department of Transportation business line for Atkins.
Under general direction, the Project Director manages complex and unconventional technology or delivery systems for a single significant project within a defined technical specialty. Projects typically involve high levels of regulatory agency involvement or very complex technical requirements. Typical projects might include construction management engagements, significant design-build or design-build-operate-maintain undertakings, major and unique structures, major wastewater treatment facilities, etc. Provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to senior project managers and project managers within assigned area of responsibility to ensure that quality management and technical services are provided to clients and that operating performance targets are met. Mentors senior project managers and project managers associated with sophisticated and unconventional projects. Projects of this magnitude generally involve net revenues totaling between $2.5 million to $5 million annually and require specialized expertise.
About Us
Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins 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.
Atkins 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.
How will you contribute to the team?
COMPLEXITY (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.):
Management assignments typically involve large, multi-discipline assignments, including unconventional or complex projects made up of 1 or 2 highly sophisticated and specialized technical components generating annual net revenue between $2.5 million to $5 million annually.
DECISION-MAKING (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):
WORK DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):
Typically gives direct supervision to two or more senior project managers, project managers or technical professionals, indirectly supervising their staff groups. Project teams typically consist of 25 to 50 people.
Responsible for performance management and career development of assigned internal staff.
INTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization):
Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization):
Represents firm to clients. Represents the client to regulatory agencies, public officials, subconsultants, and the general public. Maintains contacts with key clients, decision-makers, and prospective new clients.
Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.
This level may be achieved by technical professionals or managers with twelve years of experience since B.S. or eleven years since M.S., with at least three of these years in the Senior Project Manager position with highly complex project management responsibility.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability; very strong financial management, team management, and leadership skills; ability to manage and coordinate efforts of various projects to produce budgeted profits and overall results. Possesses specific expertise to the extent that the individual is regarded as a regional or potentially national expert in a specific discipline, contract delivery method, particular type of project, planning process, design method, or modeling technique. Personal computer proficiency is required.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Professional registration in field of practice is required, if available, e.g., P.E., A.I.C.P., R.A., or R.L.A. Certification as a “Project Management Professional” (PMP) or “Certified Construction Manager” (CCM) required within one year of assuming this position.
What we offer at Atkins:
At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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