Senior Project Manager - CEI (Austin or San Antonio)

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

We are looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead construction management, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and overall project delivery. This role can be based in San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Project Leadership:

  • Oversee construction management, QA/QC, and team development.

  • Ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

  • Approve change orders, invoices, payment applications, and provide technical advice.

• Business Development & Client Management:

  • Develop relationships with public clients and execute CEI business strategies.

  • Maintain professional, ethical conduct and deliver on client expectations.

• Team & Resource Management:

  • Lead, coordinate, and schedule work of field staff.

  • Manage resources effectively for CEI projects.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Conduct engineering calculations and review material sampling/testing.

  • Provide technical assistance, mentoring, and problem-solving for staff.

  • Use automated design and engineering systems.

  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants to address designs and construction issues.

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Prepare project proposals and assist with invoicing.

  • Collect engineering data at project sites.

  • Ensure successful project delivery for TxDOT.

  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in CEI project delivery, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop and implement business strategies in collaboration with state and local leaders.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university or engineering school approved by TBPE
• Texas PE License, Required
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with transportation engineering, construction, material testing and/or project management
• Project Management Experience working directly with TxDOT or other Local Agencies with a focus on construction management of transportation projects

Technical requirements:

• Proficient in performing constructability reviews and managing construction claims on transportation projects
• Knowledge of State and local government standards and specifications
• Well versed in Microsoft Office
• SiteManager or other construction tracking software
• Technical report writing

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to travel, 25% of the time
• Drive to and from job sites
• Communicate effectively
• Maintain effective working relationships with others
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We ar