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Why join us?

AtkinsRalis is growing fast in the U.S.and theres never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

Were committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, were tackling some of the worlds most complex challenges. And were looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape whats next.

Lets build the futuretogether.

We are seeking an Oklahoma Roads & Highways Director to join our Oklahoma City, OK office.

About Us

AtkinsRalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, weve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projectsdriving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

Major role:

Under general direction of the Central Region Roads & Highways Senior Technical Manager, manages the Oklahoma Roads & Highways team. The team presently has a staff of six including Project Managers, Quality Manager, EITs, and Technicians supported by business development, administration and construction management staff. The position provides leadership, direction, and technical guidance to staff to ensure that quality technical services are provided to clients and that the technical work unit meets its operating performance targets. Manages project production, project acquisition/client relations, and financial management of the work unit to ensure quality, client satisfaction, continued production backlog, and profitability of all projects within the work unit. Responsible for project delivery for programs and projects across multiple Business Units and local Clients including ODOT, OTA, Oklahoma City, Counties, and municipalities across Oklahoma. Other duties include coordinating regional and national workshare on major projects across the central region and nationally. Typically responsible project delivery for projects with annual revenues from $100,000 to $2,000,000. This position will have the opportunity to expand and grow projects and annual revenues by helping grow and expand clients and client business.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Staff Administration: With Senior Technical Manager, BU Directors and Project Managers, identifies current and future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of future workload and manpower projections. Recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary and position adjustment actions for staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and work unit objectives/company needs. Ensures staff compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Project Production and Management: Ensure appropriate staff allocation to projects in consideration of project schedules, budgets, key milestone dates and work products. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit. Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists staff in resolving problems concerning work with the various business units.
• Technical Excellence: Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in professional and civic organizations and encourages staff to do the same. Works with Practice and Technical Directors to design and implement development tracks for technical staff, with a focus on building technical excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: Participate in pursuing new project opportunities by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients. Involvement in development of marketing proposals, interviews and contract negotiations for new project opportunities.
• Team Growth: Through business development, staff recruitment and client relationships, the Roads & Highways Director, working with company leadership, will be instrumental in growing a strong team capable of performing all aspects of street, roadway, highway, drainage, interchange, intersections, widening, resurfacing and overall transportation design services while also supporting bridge, environmental, utility coordination, survey, and traffic engineering services offered by the firm and subconsultants.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Post graduate degree not required but a plus. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with an excess of 15 years of experience since B.S., with at least five of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage individuals and teams, provide leadership, and manage project production. Must have business vision, excellent communication skills, and be able to represent the firm effectively to clients, key public officials, and the community in general.

• P.E. is required

What we offer at AtkinsRalis:

At AtkinsRalis, our valuesSafety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellenceare 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, AtkinsRalis 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 .

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

AtkinsRalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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