Senior Roadway Project Manager

Overview

The role is a Senior Roadway Project Manager based in Alexandria, VA. The position focuses on contract negotiations, compliance, dispute resolution, and business development for roadway projects.

• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with clients and subcontractors, drafts complex professional service agreements, and arranges for their review and execution by senior management.
• Directs project team compliance with contract terms, monitors subcontractor progress, performance, and compliance with contractual commitments.
• Participates in contract dispute resolution and litigation concerning project performance, administration, and other liability issues.
• Reviews and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices and resolves payment disputes.
• Develops, communicates, and manages project quality assurance, administrative procedures, communication guidelines, deliverable formats and specifications, and progress reporting requirements.
• Monitors schedules, billing, and reports.
• Ensures appropriate charging of manhours, costs, and expenses to projects.
• Assists in obtaining payment from clients, resolves client disputes, adjusts billing records as required, communicates project progress to senior management, and alerts them of production, quality control, or financial performance problems.
• Identifies new business opportunities, coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and external groups, and promotes the firm’s capabilities.
• Participates in project opportunity evaluation, consultant selection, and in preparation of the firm’s qualification/experience statements.
• Coordinates communication between internal and external associates, clients, and regulatory agencies; maintains contact to determine needs and requirements; serves as expert witness at hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
• Supervises other project managers, technical professionals, and design staff, managing weekly workload and manpower forecasting.
• Conducts project management training workshops and mentors associate project managers.
• Monitors and reports financial status of projects to technical managers.
• Performs other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice.
• 15‑20 years of experience required.
• DOT experience is a major plus but not a requirement.
• PE required in VA, MD, and/or DC.
• Virginia, Maryland, and/or Washington DC municipal experience is a major plus but not a requirement.

At Atkins

Réalis, 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.

They 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.

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Réalis 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 absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, 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.

Expected compensation range is between $130,000 – $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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