Program Manager - Water Infrastructure

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager - Water Infrastructure to join our team in Atlanta, GA.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for all dimensions of large capital improvement programs in water infrastructure or transportation projects including federal regulatory compliance, infrastructure rehabilitation, capacity expansion and environmental protection.

Your role

• Oversee and manage the development and implementation of large capital improvement programs of $1.0B.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the public agency.
• Responsible for the oversight of a multi-disciplined program management delivery team.
• Coordinates resources, budgets, schedules, and ensures successful deliverables across projects.
• Ideal candidate would have worked with or has prior experience with large water/wastewater public agencies or large CIP public programs.
• Manage program planning, execution, and reporting for multiple programs.
• Coordinate internal/external resources for program success.
• Lead risk management, change management, and quality assurance.
• Support financial tracking and ensure sustainable margins.
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting on feedback and change requests.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting program management best practices or centers of excellence within an engineering organization.
• Willingness to report onsite to the client's location up to 3 days per week, as client dictates.

About you

• 15+ years professional experience; 10+ years in project or program management, including substantial experience with multi-project delivery.
• Experience developing best practice reporting and monitoring capabilities through development of standardized reports and dashboards focused on project delivery and program management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Graduate degree preferred, MBA a plus.
• Professional registration in field of practice is desired, or required where applicable (e.g., PE, AICP, RA, RLA).
• Certification as PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desired within one year of hire.

Rewards & benefits

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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , 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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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $175,000 - $185,000 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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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