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External Description
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 in offices throughout the US. 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. Come join us!
Responsible for all aspects of management related to investigating the nature and extent of contamination and/or developing and implementing cleanup and closure activities in an economical, timely, and technically sound manner. In addition, managers are expected to independently maintain a client base with limited assistance from senior personnel and understand client needs, objectives, and regulatory requirements. This position reports directly to the Branch Manager and must be able to manage project team member resources and subcontractors. Candidate must have remediation experience in petroleum, chlorinated solvents, LUST, VRP, and/or state led cleanup.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide/manage sufficient amount of work to keep a project management team productive.
- Identify work opportunities with existing and potential clients and make efforts to secure the work through networking and the referral process.
- Schedule or supervise professional-level technical and administrative support staff to achieve established objectives and deadlines.
- Manage all tasks necessary to complete a project s scope of work. Activities include, but are not limited to, (Investigation) advance soil borings, obtain and field screen soil samples; install, develop, and sample monitoring wells; complete geologic and aquifer studies; prepare samples for the laboratory; perform soil-gas surveys; perform excavation zone assessments; and perform record searches; (Cleanup) install and operate product recovery systems; perform pilot tests to support remedial system design; conduct remedial system installation and operation; maintain, coordinate, and oversee tank removals; and decontaminate manufacturing facilities.
- Responsible for project administration including project financial performance, budgeting, recognizing the need for change orders on a project and directing appropriate staff, selecting subcontractors and directing the issuance of purchase orders, approval of subcontractor invoices, directing the preparation of and approving project invoices, maintaining project files, closing the job, preparing project descriptions, and conducting project performance reviews.
- Evaluate the needs of a project and effectively delegate various tasks and responsibilities.
- Coach and mentor project team members in the technical and administrative activities required to successfully complete projects.
- Maintain client contact throughout the project to keep the client informed of key project milestones and budget issues.
- Respond to client and prospective client requests.
- Act as a liaison between the client and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to clarify relevant standards and policies and communicate how they impact the client and/or project.
- Interpret existing regulations and guidance and coordinate with other staff in developing strategies to ensure compliance.
- Prepare reports necessary to successfully complete projects.
RequirementsRequired Experience: - The principals, practices, techniques of environmental investigations including soil and groundwater sampling and analysis.
- Various remedial systems and associated feasibility studies.
- Regulatory cleanup programs and guidance.
- Hazards inherent to the environmental work and related safety measures.
- A minimum of 10 years of project management experience in environmental consulting and a bachelor s degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering, or geology. Licensed Professional Engineer or Geologist in Kansas and Missouri.
Additional Requirements: - This classification requires the use of a personal or company vehicle on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, have an acceptable driving record and receive a medical clearance from a baseline physical.
- Requires a firm commitment to workplace health and safety.
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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
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