Principal Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Project Manager to join our Roadway Practice in El Paso, TX, reporting to the Practice Lead, to support the delivery of projects with a particular focus on numerical modelling and foundation design.

• Oversight: manages a portfolio of projects or large‑scale programs, ensuring alignment with client and firm strategic objectives.
• Principal‑in‑charge on major projects, ultimate accountability for project success.
• Leads projects with significant risk, alternative delivery, multiple business units, and complex joint ventures.
• May serve as Principal‑in‑Charge on major projects/programs, assisting the BU in a leadership role.

• Develops and maintains executive‑level relationships with key clients.
• Facilitates "Go/No-Go" decisions on major pursuits.
• Leads negotiation of master service agreements, complex contracts, and critical change orders, with high‑level signatory authority.
• Final escalation point for resolving high‑stakes client, contractual, or performance issues.

• Actively mentors and develops Senior Project Managers.
• Contributes to development and implementation of firm‑wide project management standards, tools, and best practices.
• Contributes to strategic planning and business development goals.

• Bachelor's degree required;
  Graduate degree highly desirable.
• 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years managing complex projects or programs.
• PMP certification is required or must be obtained within one year of appointment.

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. 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, Atkins

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

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.

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Expected compensation range is between $175,000 - $210,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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