Highway Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

. Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeOcoee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors
Drafts complex professional service agreements and addenda for review by senior management
Directs project team and client compliance with contract terms and monitors subcontractors' compliance
Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget
Communicates project plan to team members
Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Monitors reports and schedules to ensure appropriate charging of manhours, costs, and expenses to projects
Communicates project progress/status to senior management
Establishes and maintains project account files on the computerized project management information system
Reviews project reports for accuracy and completeness
Monitors client billings and assists in obtaining payment from clients
Resolves client disputes and adjusts project billing records as required
Monitors subconsultants' progress and performance
Reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices
Resolves payment and project disputes
Schedules and coordinates project meetings with teams, regulatory agencies, and clients
Reports financial status of projects to technical managers
Identifies new business opportunities for the firm
Coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and external groups
Promotes firm's capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients
Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and preparation of qualifications/experience statements
May supervise technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
10 years’ experience in project production and technical professional activities
4 years working as a Project Manager
Professional Engineer's License in Florida preferred (or ability to obtain within six months)
FDOT experience is preferred
highway/roadway design and project management experience
ability to travel within the state
Strong understanding /history with FDOT clients and municipalities
Strong project/financial management background
Knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency
Knowledge of PD&E processes is a plus
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to manage individuals and teams, provide leadership, and manage project production
Good public speaking ability
Strong project financial management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcontract negotiationbudget managementschedule managementproject productionFDOT experiencehighway designroadway designPD&E processestechnical professional activities

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsleadershippublic speakingcommunicationproblem-solvingteam managementclient relationsdispute resolutionorganizational skillsbusiness development

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer's License in Florida