Construction Logistics Specialist

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 skilled, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Construction Logistics Specialist/Manager to join our dynamic team for a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the logistics processes for complex construction projects, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular Reporting & Updates:
  • Provide consistent and timely reports to update construction activities in the Construction Task Area (CTA), highlighting progress and identifying any potential issues.
  • Flag any operational, scheduling, or cost-related conflicts that could impact project timelines or resources.
  • Submit comprehensive monthly reports summarizing key metrics, progress, logistics utilization, potential project impacts, and alignment with master schedules.
• Logistics Management:
  • Maintain an up-to-date logistics dashboard, ensuring visibility on both near-term and long-term logistics planning for the project.
  • Track logistics trends, analyze potential challenges, and proactively develop solutions to optimize construction operations.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate actively and effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners across TDG (the project team and client).
  • Work cross-functionally to identify and recommend the development of new logistics procedures or improvements to existing ones, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Project Visualization & Impact Analysis:
  • Partner with the team to develop clear, graphic representations of the project, illustrating logistics plans and identifying any potential impacts to surrounding areas or infrastructure affected by the program.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation:
  • Proactively identify logistics challenges, potential delays, or conflicts that could impact project scope, and collaborate with stakeholders to create solutions that mitigate risk and minimize disruption.
• Strategic Support:
  • Assist in the creation and refinement of the project’s logistics strategy, ensuring it aligns with overall project goals, schedules, and budget constraints.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Aviation, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Planning, or a related technical field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Experience:
  • Junior Level (0-5 years): Entry-level experience with a foundational understanding of construction logistics, scheduling, or operations, ideally gained through internships or relevant early-career positions.
  • Mid-Level (5-10 years): Proven experience working in construction logistics, with a focus on complex projects such as aviation programs or large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Senior Level (15+ years): Extensive experience in construction logistics management, with a track record of managing complex, high-value construction projects, ideally in aviation or similar industries.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Aviation or Complex Projects: Ideal candidates will have experience with aviation building programs or other high-complexity construction projects where logistics play a critical role in the overall success.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proven ability to identify potential risks early in the project lifecycle and develop creative, cost-effective solutio