Project Director - Florida Water Division

AtkinsRéalis

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Group Insurance

PTO plus two Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Director for its Florida Water Division based in Tampa. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of technical experience, particularly in water infrastructure, and a PE license in Florida. Key responsibilities include managing projects, supporting clients, and driving business strategy. The position offers competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

At least ten years of technical experience preferred.
Local experience with Tampa area's water authorities highly desirable.
Demonstrated client and business development skills.

Responsibilities

Provide industry-leading knowledge to business projects and initiatives.
Support clients to formulate innovative solutions.
Drive strategy for water infrastructure business in greater Tampa market.

Skills

Project management

Client and business development skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Engineering

PE license in FL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Director- Florida Water Division to join our team in Tampa, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville, or Orlando.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis 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. AtkinsRéalis 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.

Why join us

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of ensuring that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, with employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

Responsibilities

Provide industry-leading knowledge and prominence to AtkinsRéalis business projects and initiatives.
Support clients to formulate innovative solutions to drive project success.
Identify and support business development activities and proposal development.
Drive strategy for water infrastructure business in greater Tampa market.
Provide QA/QC functions and expert advice for complex projects.
Serve as project manager for multiple projects. Conducts contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.
Performs preliminary engineering design and/or reviews the design and drafting work of junior engineers, designers, or drafters.
Function as a project chief and mentor to project teams.
Work with external clients at progress meetings and throughout contract engagements to meet client needs, project schedules, goals, and deadlines.
Prepare or oversee the preparation of final plans and design reports and submits them for approval.
Prepare project work plans, develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Monitor schedules, financial status of projects and quality control on projects.
Direct project team compliance with contract terms, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Engineering. MS or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
PE license in FL is required (or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of start).
At least ten years of technical experience preferred. Local experience with the cities, counties water authorities and regulatory agencies within the greater Tampa area is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in project management including budget, schedule, and deliverable performance.
Demonstrated client and business development skills.
Excellent technical writing and communications skills.

What We Offer

What We Offer At AtkinsRéalis

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
PTO plus two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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

Benefits and Policies

At AtkinsRéalis, we recognize that health, mental and financial wellbeing are all important to balance in life. We offer a robust rewards package including health and dental coverage, learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. We also inform you that we are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement Here: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and has a Privacy Notice on our Careers site. By submitting your information you acknowledge the Privacy Notice. Upon offer acceptance, candidates must undergo a drug screen and background check, as required by law. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: AtkinsRéalis reserves the right to recruit and hire candidates submitted by agencies on our preferred supplier list.

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