Senior Highway Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employer-mponsored 401(k) with vesting

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager to join our Orlando or Tampa, FL office. You will lead project teams, manage schedules, budgets, and client relationships to deliver highway projects.

The role requires 12 years of project production and technical experience, with 4 years in project management, a Florida PE license, and FDOT District familiarity. Occasional travel within Florida is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 12 years of experience in project production and technical activities, with 4 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience with FDOT District local to the area.
• PE License in Florida.
• Experience in highway/roadway design and project management.
• Ability to travel within the state.
• Strong understanding of FDOT clients and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams using technical and project management skills.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control project tasks, including financial management and marketing support.
• Mentor and train team members.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors, and draft service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and share project plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets with the team.
• Track project progress, costs, and expenses, and report to senior management.
• Maintain accurate project account files and review reports.
• Manage client billings, assist with payment collection, and resolve disputes.
• Oversee subconsultant progress, approve invoices, and resolve payment issues.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings with all stakeholders.
• Report project financial status to technical managers.
• Identify new business opportunities, participate in project presentations, and promote the firm's services.
• Participate in project evaluations, consultant selection, and preparation of qualification statements.
• Supervise technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract negotiation

FDOT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager to join our Orlando or Tampa, FL office.

Your role

• Lead project teams using your technical and project management skills.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control project tasks, including financial management and marketing support.
• Mentor and train team members.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors, and draft service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and share project plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets with the team.
• Track project progress, costs, and expenses, and report to senior management.
• Maintain accurate project account files and review reports.
• Manage client billings, assist with payment collection, and resolve disputes.
• Oversee subconsultant progress, approve invoices, and resolve payment issues.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings with all stakeholders.
• Report project financial status to technical managers.
• Identify new business opportunities, participate in project presentations, and promote the firm's services.
• Participate in project evaluations, consultant selection, and preparation of qualification statements.
• Supervise technical professionals, associate project managers, and design staff.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 12 years of experience in project production and technical activities, with 4 years as a Project Manager.
• Experience with FDOT District local to the area required.
• PE License in Florida.
• Experience in highway/roadway design and project management.
• Ability to travel within the state.
• Strong understanding of FDOT clients and municipalities.

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 $155,000 - $215,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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