Project Leader Jobs in Atlanta, GA

At RK&K, we are hiring a Senior Project Delivery Leader to lead strategic growth, drive technical excellence, and strengthen our presence in South Georgia. As a senior leader within our Georgia development team, you will guide high-impact transportation initiatives, cultivate key client relationships, and expand RK&K's reach across both established and emerging service areas.

In this leadership role, you will spearhead a wide range of transportation and highway planning efforts, direct multidisciplinary teams, and oversee the delivery of innovative solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. A strong command of AASHTO and state/municipal design criteria is essential. You will also serve as a primary liaison to clients, consultants, government partners, and project teams, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and long-term partnership.

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight and strategic leadership for transportation planning and design projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Mentor, coach, and elevate engineering and technical staff, fostering a strong talent pipeline of future leaders
• Apply Highway Design Standards and related manuals to guide high-quality project outcomes
• Oversee and review construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates for accuracy and completeness
• Communicate with clarity and professionalism in meetings, presentations, and written deliverables
• Serve as Project/Program and Contractual Manager for major transportation initiatives, ensuring operational and financial success
• Lead client-facing engagements, approvals, and executive-level presentations
• Direct teams and sub-consultants to achieve project objectives aligned with organizational strategy
• Act as senior liaison between RK&K and its clients, advancing trusted partnerships and long-term collaboration
• Support and lead business development strategy, client acquisition, and market expansion efforts

Required Skills and Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Twenty (20)+ years of progressive civil engineering design experience with a focus on transportation/highway engineering
• Georgia Professional Engineering License (PE), or ability to obtain within six (6) months
• Knowledge of MicroStation/Geopak/InRoads/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience working with GDOT and local/state government agencies

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Twenty-five (25)+ years of transportation/highway engineering experience, including leadership of complex or high-value projects
• Experience with alternative project delivery approaches

Other Duties

This job description outlines the general scope and responsibilities of the role but does not include all tasks or expectations. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

What We Offer

RK&K provides outstanding opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development resources
• Much more

Why RK& K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K empowers you to make a meaningful impact on the communities where we live and work. Our award-winning culture—rooted in collaboration, trust, and over 100 years of innovation—sets us apart. We pride ourselves on delivering solutions designed for success while serving as a trusted partner, employer of choice, and community steward.