Roadway Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Roadway Project Manager to lead transportation design projects from concept through construction, mentor staff, and build client relationships in a fast-growing region. The role requires BS/MS in Civil Engineering, PE in NC, 10–15 years roadway experience, and proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and AutoTURN.

The position is hybrid in Raleigh with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

  • 10–15 years of roadway design experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC.
  • NCDOT project experience.
  • Strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead roadway design projects from concept to construction.
  • Coordinate marketing, budgeting, scheduling, and resources.
  • Oversee CAD design production and drawings.
  • Mentor junior staff and coordinate with other offices.

Skills

Project management
Mentoring staff
Client relationships
Communication skills
CAD software

Education

BS in Civil Engineering
MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation
OpenRoads Designer
AutoTURN

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Roadway Project Manager to join our Raleigh, NC office. In one of the nation's fastest-growing regions, you'll play a key role in delivering transportation solutions that support economic growth, improve safety, and connect communities. As a trusted leader, you'll have the opportunity to mentor staff, build strong client relationships, and drive projects from concept through construction while advancing your professional growth. If you're looking for meaningful work, strong career development opportunities, and the chance to make a visible impact, AtkinsRéalis offers the platform to do just that.

Your role
  • Function as the project manager and/or roadway design lead for routine to semi-complex projects. Responsibilities may include marketing, negotiating contracts, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination and resource allocation.
  • Provides the expertise of a seasoned engineer to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as individual researcher or technical specialist. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.
  • Performs and supervises designs utilizing CAD.
  • Plans and reviews the production of engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution.
  • Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions.
  • May assist other offices by providing design and plans production support.
  • Co-ordinates work with other project managers and guides junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
  • Is responsible for quality control, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, and checking computations or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
  • Attend meetings with clients with other members of the project team.
  • Organizes or directs field visits to collect data or resolve design conflicts.
  • May train less experienced junior professionals, designers and CAD technicians as required.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
About you
  • B.S/M.S. in Engineering (Civil).
  • 10-15 years of experience in roadway design and local streets.
  • PE required in NC.
  • NCDOT experience.
  • Experience using MicroStation and Open Roads Designer.
  • Experience using AutoTURN.
  • Good interpersonal skills. Incumbent may be eligible for project management training.
  • Solid oral and written communications skills, capable of developing technical writing.
Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000-160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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