Senior Construction Program Director – Roads & Bridges

AtkinsRéalis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) vesting

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Denver, CO is seeking a Construction Management Project Director to lead a portfolio of transportation projects across Colorado and the western U.S. You will drive governance, risk management, and performance reporting while aligning with client goals and firm strategy.

You will mentor project managers, oversee technical delivery, and contribute to strategic planning and BD efforts to sustain growth in the Roads, Bridges, and Tolls practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree highly desirable.
• 12 years in construction management and inspection with QA focus and 6–8 years PM experience.
• Colorado PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio leadership and delivery of multiple projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct regular reviews of project status, risks, and performance with PMs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for client and stakeholder engagements.
• Provide technical guidance on approaches and deliverables for compliance.
• Support PMs in resolving constraints and prioritization.
• Establish governance structures and lead risk management across the portfolio.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues with project teams.
• Track KPIs and support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.
• Mentor project managers and technical leads for growth.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and compliance.
• Contribute to strategic planning, proposals, and client presentations.

Skills

Financial management

Team management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Denver, CO is seeking a Construction Management Project Director to lead a portfolio of transportation projects across Colorado and the western U.S. You will drive governance, risk management, and performance reporting while aligning with client goals and firm strategy.

You will mentor project managers, oversee technical delivery, and contribute to strategic planning and BD efforts to sustain growth in the Roads, Bridges, and Tolls practice.