Job Location : Calverton,NY, USA
Sr Transportation Project Director Reference R-066253
- Location Calverton
**Senior Transportation Project Director**
Under general direction, manages very complex and unconventional technology or delivery systems for specific and corporately significant clients. May involve the management of multiple projects in a specific delivery system. Responsible for the financial performance of projects of considerable magnitude and risk to the Company. Typical projects might include major construction management engagements, stakeholder outreach, design-build projects of national significance, design-build-operate-maintain undertakings, unique and complex transportation or infrastructure projects requiring specialized knowledge and abilities. Responsible for mentoring project staff associated with highly sophisticated and unconventional projects. Projects of this magnitude generally involve over $5 million annually in net revenue and require very specialized expertise or experience of the individual.
Specifically in the earlier stages in this role a core component of work would be to manage the Projects stakeholder interfaces and coordination with Third-Parties, Authority Having Jurisdiction, Utilities and other Stakeholders, such as Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), CSX Transportation; Maryland Department of the Environment, MDOT/Maryland State Highway Administration, University of Maryland College Park, Pepco Electric and other utilities, Prince Georges County and Montgomery County and others in the DC Metro areas for a large Design/Build in the DC Metro area on behalf of the concessionaire. Experience on at least one transit, rail project, or highway design-build project with a capital construction cost of no less than $250 million is required. The candidate should have served in a similar role with the various stakeholders as the primary role would be to understand, coordinate, and be responsible for implementing the project requirements of the aforementioned stakeholders impacted by the project.
Atkins is one of the worlds 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.
* **INTERNAL STAFF ADMINISTRATION.**
Assists management team in identifying staffing needs based on future workload and manpower projections for project staffing. Reviews managers' recommendations to recruit, hire, transfer, or terminate project staff; approves/disapproves or endorses recommendations, and presents to senior management for approval as required by established authorization guidelines. Reviews and makes decision on recommendations for salary offers for new hire candidates, as well as salary and position adjustment actions for project staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Approves personnel actions as established by authorization guidelines. Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with management staff within assigned project. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Identifies and nurtures potential future project management leaders within existing staff to promote expansion of services. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and project objectives/needs. Advises project staff concerning company policies and procedures; monitors and enforces compliance.
* **PROJECT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT.**
Assists project staff in developing work plans; reviews and approves schedules, budgets, project milestone dates, and work products. Works closely with the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) to staff projects based on client/project needs. Oversees financial performance of projects; assists project staff in identifying potential problems to ensure remedial actions are promptly taken to avoid financial losses and client dissatisfaction. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the project. Reviews QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits. Assists assigned project staff in facilitating work sharing with other operating units. Secures resource support from other operating units. Establishes work sharing commitments and negotiates outsourcing budgets with technical managers.
* **MARKETING AND CLIENT MAINTENANCE.**
Responsible for maintaining positive client relations with existing clients and building new relationships with others. Develops, implements, and monitors annual and strategic marketing plans for targeted projects; participates in the development of Strategic Plan. Actively pursues, investigates, and evaluates new or expanded opportunities for associated projects and services within the firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective client decision makers; identifies and works toward the resolution of client relations problems. . Reviews proposals and selects interview teams; reviews and recommends project marketing budgets subject to approval by senior management. Maintains visibility and professional courtesy by actively participating in civic and professional organizations and encourages project staff to do the same. Maintains regional/national prominence and recognition through published technical work and/or presentation of papers at national or regional technical conferences.
* **CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL.**
Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants. Develops and recommends operational budgets for approval by senior management. Reviews and makes decision on proposed project budgets. Monitors monthly performance against budget to ensure project profitability. Manages the project as a profit center; controls G&A costs; reviews and manages revenue stream. Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix. Manages accounts receivables and client billings; reviews and makes decision concerning final write-offs and past due accounts receivables as specified in the Authorization Matrix.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
* 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 fifteen years of experience since B.S. or fourteen years since M.S., with at least two of these years in the Senior Program Manager position with highly complex project management responsibility and relevant design and/or construction experience.
* **PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:**
**Professional registration in field of practice is preferred, 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) or Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) Certified required within one year of assuming this position.**
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**What we offer at Atkins:**
At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
* Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
* Competitive salary
* Flexible work schedules
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Group 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
**If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us