Senior Project Manager - Major Design Build Projects (Highways/Bridges)

  • AtkinsRealis
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Full Time
Why join us? National Alternative Delivery Group Senior Project Manager - Major Design Build Projects (Highways/Bridges). highway/bridge ( located in Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX Calverton, MD Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Tampa, FL; Tallahassee FL ) About Us How will you contribute to the team? 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. Conducts QCAP reviews of less complicated professional services agreements. Develops enhanced standards and procedures for project delivery excellence. 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 subconsultant 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, billings and reports; ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs and expenses to projects; assists in obtaining payment from clients; resolves client disputes and adjusts 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 for the firm, coordinates and participates in project presentations to 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 firm's qualification/experience statements. Coordinates communications 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 and 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. COMPLEXITY: Work involves management and coordination of usually large or complex projects involving significant billings, heavy regulatory agency involvement and unique management requirements and/or client needs. DECISION-MAKING: Supervision received is essentially administrative. Participates in project opportunity evaluation and consultant selection decisions. Reviews/selects project subconsultant and vendor invoices. WORK DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS: Guides, reviews, supervises and/or coordinates the work of a multidisciplinary project team made up of widely diverse internal teams and subcontractors. INTERNAL CONTACTS: Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary. EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Represents the organization to clients, regulatory agencies and the general public, directly interfacing with client company presidents, agency directors, city manager or mayor, etc. Maintains contact and visibility with professional, civic, and other organizations to promote the firm and elicit new business. What will you contribute? Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice. Graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved with a minimum of 15 years of experience, with 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 and 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. What we offer at AtkinsRealis: Competitive salary Flexible work schedules Group Insurance Two Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) Pet 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 An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer AtkinsRealis cares about your privacy Expected compensation range is between $190K - 220K annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: Worker Type Job Type
Job ID: 488475381
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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