Rail and Transit Project Director

About the role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Director to join its Rails and Transit team in New York, NY. The role focuses on Transit Facilities, ADA Improvements, and State-of-Good-Repair.

Responsibilities

• Grow and strengthen relationships with clients, contractors, business partners, and competitors.
• Drive joint initiatives and use networks to influence and close deals.
• Oversee complex projects, including design-build and GEC, and ensure they meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis and its vision and value proposition internally and externally.
• Build and maintain client networks, manage accounts, and create a client-centric vision for business development.
• Lead proposals and business development efforts.
• Establish an innovative, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• P.E. or R.A. License in New York State.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the transportation market.
• Experience developing rail infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience in project management and business development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis' values are Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence. Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits; employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting; an employee stock purchase plan; Paid Time Off; and leave of absence options.

Key facts

• The role focuses on Transit Facilities, ADA Improvements, and State-of-Good-Repair.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Requires a P.E. or R.A. License in New York State.
• Requires a minimum of 15 years' experience in the transportation market.