Sr. Project Manager - Highway Design job in Atlanta

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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.

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter in Atlanta, GA as a Senior Project Manager – Highway Design.

MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE

Under direction, provides professional and project management expertise in Highway and Roadway projects requiring multiple technical units and/or subcontractors, heavy regulatory agency involvement or extremely complex technical requirements. Functions as a mentor to project managers and technical professionals to assist in their training and development. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing.

JOB DUTIES

Work involves management and coordination of usually large or complex Highway projects involving significant billing, heavy regulatory agency involvement and unique management requirements and / or client needs
Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and Subcontractors, and drafts very complex professional service agreements, arranging for their review and execution by senior management
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 sub-consultant 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
Monitors schedules, billing and reports
Ensures appropriate charging of man-hours, costs, and expenses to projects
Assists in obtaining payment form clients; resolves client disputes and adjust 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 to the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to the clients and other external groups, and promotes 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 client, and between 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
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
Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree preferred.
Management coursework and/or MBA a plus This level may be achieved with ten years of experience in project production and technical professional activities, four of these working as a project manager

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability
Strong project financial management and team management skills
Knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficient

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Professional Registration in fields(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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

GDOT experience a major plus but it is not a requirement
Extensive transportation experience in a variety of transportation related projects from intersection improvements to major interchange / interstate projects
Extensive client interaction and staff management experience required
PE required -GA PE preferred but must be obtained within a year of employment

Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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