Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Why join us?

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our team as a Senior Project Manager who will be able to demonstrate experience in mitigation and disaster recovery activities, with specific experience in HUD and FEMA compliance.  The candidate should understand the intricacies of local, state, and federal government as they pertain to disaster recovery and also have an in-depth understanding of compliance with the rules and regulations of HUD and FEMA for the Public Assistance (PA), Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation (CDBG-DR) and (CDBG-MIT).  Additionally, the candidate will need to have strong management skills and be able to oversee a team with varying years and levels of experience. This may also include coordinating and managing the work of staff members from teaming partners. This position is based out of our office in Thallahassee, FL and reports to the Project Director.

About Us:

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

This position would be directly responsible for managing large scale programs and projects related to the disaster recovery and mitigation programs. The position would work on various projects and help develop timelines for project completion, assist with staffing, directly interface with client points of contact, and would also be involved in business development, as needed. The successful candidate will be well-versed in setting up project controls, building budgets and maintaining project finances, leading staff, tracking deliverables and milestones, and implementing overall programs. It is critical that the candidate be able to understand and respond to the constantly shifting nature of disaster recovery and be able to maintain good relationships across all stakeholders and individuals within the team and with the client in order to ensure satisfactory delivery of the program and project.

What will you contribute?

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in a related field.


• At least 10 years of experience in implementing or working in disaster recovery programs.


• Specific experience with the FEMA and HUD CDBG-DR and/or CDBG-MIT Programs.


• Experience in developing or approving recovery grant applications.


• Experience managing large projects (over $1M), including developing project controls, tracking performance, and overseeing fiscal/budget plans.


• Experience managing clients and interacting directly with ultimate owners of deliverables and services.

What we offer at Atkins?

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.


• Competitive salary.


• Flexible work schedules.


• Paid Time Off (PTO).


• Group Insurance.


• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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