Rails and Transit Project Director

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants

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US.NY.New York.10 East 40 Street Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking a Project Director with experience in Transit Facilities, ADA Improvements, and State-of-Good-Repair to join our Rails and Transit team in New York, NY.

Your role

  • Grow, nurture, and strengthen external relationships with key clients, contractors, business partners, and competitors. Drive joint initiatives and use networks to influence and close deals.
  • Oversee the delivery of complex projects (e.g. design-build and GEC), ensuring they meet quality standards and client expectations.
  • Act as a role model and ambassador for the company, representing the brand, vision, and value proposition both internally and externally.
  • Build and maintain strong networks with clients including public agencies and/or contractors, manage client accounts, and create a client-centric vision for business development.
  • Lead proposals and business development efforts.
  • Establish and nurture an innovative, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.

About you 

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a preference for a master’s degree.
  • P.E. or R.A. License in New York State.
  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the transportation market.
  • Experience in the development of rail infrastructure projects.
  • Direct experience with project management and business development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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. 

Find out more.  

Additional information 

Expected compensation range is between $130,000- $216,600 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

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

About this role

Summary

Lead transit infrastructure projects, manage client relations, oversee team performance, and drive business growth.

Job title

Rails and Transit Project Director

Experience level

15+ years

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

On-site in New York, NY, with flexible/hybrid options allowed.

Salary

Expected compensation range is between $130,000- $216,600 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementcommunicationlicense in New Yorkbachelor's degree

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

transit facilitiesrail infrastructureproject managementbusiness developmentADA improvements
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Hybrid