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Novi, Michigan, United States of America | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Principal Roadway Project Manager to join our team in Novi or Grand Rapids, MI.

You'll lead signature road, highway, and bridge design projects for MDOT and municipal clients—projects that make roads safer, communities stronger, and economies thrive. Your leadership will accelerate our growth across the Great Lakes region, building on the momentum of our recent C2AE acquisition and combining local expertise with global resources to deliver solutions that scale.

From day one, you'll be driving impact. In your first year, you'll secure key wins with MDOT and municipal clients, strengthen relationships that turn projects into partnerships, and build a high-performing team ready to deliver excellence. Fast forward five years, and you're steering multi-state programs, shaping regional strategy, and leading a team that tackles some of the most complex transportation projects across the Great Lakes.

What Makes It Unique
Few roles offer this level of influence: a chance to define strategy, lead transformative initiatives, and leave a lasting mark on transportation for generations. You'll have the autonomy to lead—and the resources of a global leader to make it happen. A career-defining opportunity to expand capabilities, shape regional strategy, and make your mark.

You're a seasoned transportation leader with a track record of delivering complex projects—and inspiring teams to do their best work. You know how to turn client relationships into partnerships and projects into legacies.

  • Proven experience in transportation infrastructure design and project management.
  • Strong technical and communication skills; ability to hire, train, and inspire.
  • Established credibility with MDOT and municipal clients

Your role

  • Impact & Purpose:
    • Shaping how Michigan moves—roads safer, communities stronger, mobility smarter.
    • Projects that influence safety, economic growth, and community development.
    • Leaving a lasting mark on transportation for generations.
  • Leadership & Autonomy:
    • Leading signature road, highway, and bridge design projects.
    • Defining strategy and steering transformative initiatives.
    • Autonomy to lead with the backing of global resources.
  • Growth & Strategic Influence:
    • Accelerating regional growth, especially post-C2AE acquisition.
    • Expanding capabilities and shaping regional strategy.
    • Career-defining opportunity with influence beyond project delivery.
  • Why Join:
    • Role is pivotal to achieving a bold five-year vision.
    • Backed by global strength and local expertise.
    • Opportunity to influence projects that matter to millions.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147887

Salary range

-

About you

  • Experienced transportation leader with proven project delivery.
  • 15+ years of experience with 5+ years managing complex projects or programs.
  • Michigan PE required.
  • Strong technical and communication skills; ability to inspire teams.
  • Established credibility with MDOT and municipal clients.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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$188,000-$235,600annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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