Senior Water Market Director - Atlanta, GA

AtkinsRéalis•Atlanta, GA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Water Market Director to join its team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role provides water-industry expertise and prominence across company projects and initiatives and drives strategy for the water business, particularly water infrastructure in the Greater Atlanta market. The director develops strategic client relationships, supports business development and proposals, and identifies and recruits staff needed for the firm's growth. The position also manages multiple projects, negotiates contracts with clients and sub-consultants, helps clients develop innovative solutions, and serves as a subject matter expert and mentor. Responsibilities include quality assurance and quality control for complex projects; coordinating with clients throughout project engagements; developing work plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets; preparing or overseeing final plans and design reports; and directing teams while monitoring schedules, project finances, and quality.

Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering.
Georgia PE license required.
Demonstrated project management experience, including budget, schedule, and deliverable performance on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.

Nice To Haves

MS or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
At least 15 years of technical experience preferred.
Local experience with cities, counties, water authorities, and regulatory agencies within the Greater Atlanta area is highly desirable.
Experience with water/wastewater infrastructure such as treatment plants, distribution/collection system pipelines, green infrastructure, water supply systems, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Provide water-industry knowledge and prominence to company projects and initiatives.
Drive water business strategy, with emphasis on water infrastructure in the Greater Atlanta market.
Develop and manage strategic relationships with key clients.
Identify and recruit staff critical to the firm's growth and success.
Identify and support business development activities and proposal development.
Serve as Project Manager for multiple projects.
Conduct contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.
Support clients in formulating innovative solutions to drive project success.
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to project teams.
Provide QA/QC functions and expert advice for complex projects.
Work with external clients at progress meetings and throughout contract engagements to meet client needs, schedules, goals, and deadlines.
Prepare project work plans and develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Prepare or oversee the preparation of final plans and design reports.
Direct project teams and monitor project schedules, financial status, and quality control.