Construction Materials Testing Project Manager
Atlas, Highland, CA, United States
Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.
We are seeking a Project Manager/CMT Technician to join our Highland, IN team! Come join us!
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist in Scheduling CMT Field activities
• Liaison with client contacts, Atlas technicians, Operations Manager, and other office Project Managers
• Meet with project superintendents for meetings, as appropriate
• Responsible for assisting in field training and being main trainer of new CMT Field Technicians for technical testing procedures and operational processes. Document all training in the laboratory Quality System Training Records files.
• Assisting the Operations Manager with Maintaining log of field equipment calibrations, sign in/out logs for field equipment.
• Maintain appropriate ACI Certifications for Laboratory testing (Strength, Aggregate, etc.)
• Assist management and field staff with challenging field activities
• Other non-specific duties to assist in the maintenance and expansion of the CMT Department.
• Learn new skills (examples below)
o Fireproofing
o Wood Framing
o Fire Stopping
o High Strength Bolting
• Complete ICC certification, preferably in Masonry and Structural Steel, and other internal training as assigned.
• Act as Assistant Branch Safety Officer with focus on field activity, Asphalt/soil/concrete Laboratory processes, and all tasks performed by Field Staff when supporting any laboratory activity. Coordinate with General Laboratory Manager and Operations Manager to support overall laboratory safety. Complete day-to-day, month-to-month, year-to-year tasks as required.
• Act as Assistant Radiation Safety Officer. Complete day-to-day, month-to-month, year-to-year tasks as required.
• Continue to support other atypical inspection processes for other offices as appropriate (i.e. Special Projects or CMT support when appropriate)
• Support geotechnical locating efforts, drilling oversite when required by client, etc.
• Support regional client inventorying processes in conjunction with responsibilities above.
Minimum Requirements:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Good reasoning, mathematical, organizational, and customer service skills
Technical Requirements:
• Individual must be well organized and able to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment and work well with others
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel & Outlook
• Possess strong communications and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with limited supervision at times
Other Miscellaneous Qualities:
• Ability to travel (rarely), and less than 10% of the time.
• The work is in office and in field.
• Position could be flex, part-time, or full-time.
• General CMT/geotechnical engineering support experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Atlas EEOC Statement
Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf