Senior Project Director

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We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Director in Texas.

The Senior Project Director for Transportation & Metropolitan Advisory Services is a senior-level advisory role within Multi-Market Services (MMS), serving as a trusted advisor to public-sector transportation organizations and as a strategic contributor to AtkinsRéalis’ advisory and planning practice.

This Full Time - 30 hour role leverages deep executive experience in metropolitan and statewide transportation planning, federal policy, and governance to support clients navigating complex funding, regulatory, organizational, and strategic challenges. Operating with considerable autonomy and influence, the Director / Senior Advisor strengthens client relationships, advances strategic pursuits, and provides executive-level advisory support aligned with MMS growth priorities.

• Support the growth of AtkinsRéalis’ advisory, planning, and transportation services through strategic business development and client engagement.
• Contribute to pursuit strategy, positioning, and capture efforts, including participation in executive-level client discussions.
• Maintain and expand executive relationships across MPOs, cities, state DOTs, and federal partners.
• Serve as a senior executive advisor to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), cities, and state Departments of Transportation, providing guidance on governance, organizational effectiveness, funding strategies, policy implementation, and performance management.
• Deliver billable advisory services in roles such as senior advisor, peer reviewer, or strategic subject‑matter leader on complex or high‑visibility engagements.
• Provide quality oversight and strategic direction on assignments requiring senior public‑sector judgment and credibility.
• Leverage national networks and industry leadership roles to identify emerging opportunities and inform market strategy.
• Collaborate closely with MMS leadership and senior leaders across advisory, planning, and transportation practices to align advisory efforts with enterprise growth objectives.
• Mentor senior staff and support capture teams, contributing to workforce development and institutional knowledge transfer.
• Reinforce AtkinsRéalis’ culture of executive-level service, quality, and integrity across client engagements.
• This role is structured as a part‑time executive advisory position, with an expected workload of approximately 30 hours per week, allowing flexibility based on client, pursuit, and delivery needs.
• The position does not include direct line management responsibilities but carries significant influence through mentorship, advisory leadership, and strategic engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in transportation planning, public‑sector infrastructure, or related advisory environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading or advising MPOs, cities, state DOTs, or federal transportation agencies.
• Recognized credibility and leadership within national transportation organizations (e.g., AMPO, AASHTO, TRB or similar bodies).
• Strong strategic, business development, and advisory acumen with the ability to operate at the executive level.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• High emotional intelligence and comfort operating in a matrixed, multi‑market organization.

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.

Expected compensation range is between $235k-$270k annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

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