Project Director – Major Design Build Projects, Highways/Bridges

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Project Director managing major design build projects at AtkinsRéalis. Overseeing complex projects and mentoring technical professionals with diverse teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on unconventional projects, including financial management, contract negotiation, and quality assurance. Proven ability to mentor technical professionals and lead project teams to ensure compliance and delivery excellence.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM) CertificationProject Financial ManagementContract NegotiationDesign Build Experience

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationProduction Support SystemsQuality Assurance ManagementFinancial ManagementContract DraftingProject PlanningProject SchedulingBusiness DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringDispute Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPublic SpeakingPersuasive AbilityMentoringTeam Management

Tools & Technologies

Personal Computer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementDesign BuildContract ComplianceSubcontractor ManagementProfessional Service Agreements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides professional and project management expertise in the direction of highly unconventional projects
Functions as mentor to technical professionals
Performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, financial management and marketing
Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors
Drafts very complex professional service agreements
Conducts QCAP reviews
Develops enhanced standards and procedures for project delivery excellence
Directs project team compliance with contract terms
Monitors subcontractors' progress, performance and compliance
Participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation
Reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices
Develops, communicates and manages project quality assurance
Monitors schedules, billings and reports
Identifies new business opportunities for the firm
Coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients
Supervises other project managers, technical professionals and other design staff
Conducts project management training workshops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice
Graduate degree preferred
Management coursework and/or MBA a plus
Minimum of 12 years of experience
At least ten years of design build experience in a management position
Proven interpersonal skills, public speaking and persuasive ability
Strong project financial management and team management skills
Knowledge of production support systems
Personal computer proficiency
Professional Registration in field(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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life
short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k)
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