GDOT Project Manager, PQM Coordinator 3

Atlas; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a PQM Coordinator 3 to join our Duluth, GA team. The role focuses on applying project management practices, coordinating budgets, and implementing GDOT processes to ensure milestones are met.

The candidate should hold a four-year degree in a related field with 5–10 years in GDOT transportation, or a Master's with extensive industry experience; strong MS Office skills are required. Hybrid discussion possible with preferred in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, project management, business administration, or related field with 5–10 years GDOT transportation experience.
• Or master's degree in engineering, MBA, or related field; or 15+ years industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and GDOT processes.

Responsibilities

• Using Microsoft Office platforms to manage projects and tracking project progress.
• Effectively applies project management tools and practices.
• Manages projects and achieves project milestones.
• Coordinates project budget and performs funds management.
• Implement Georgia Department of Transportation systems, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Project management

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

Master's degree in engineering / MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Access

Job 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 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 PQM Coordinator 3 to join our Duluth, GA team!

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Using Micrsoft Office platforms to manage projects and tracking project progress.
• Effectively applies project management tools and practices.
• Manages projects and achieves project milestones.
• Coordinates project budget and performs funds management.
• Implement Georgia Department of Transportation systems, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year degree in a field related to engineering, project management, business administration, or comparable industry with 5 to 10 years’ experience within the GDOT transportation industry.
• Or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or comparable subject. Or 15 years or more experience within the industry.

Technical Requirements

• Microsoft Office; including but not limited to Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Access.
• Office equipment such as personal computers, calculators, and copiers.
• Speak publicly during meetings with team members, local governments, and clients.
• Adapt to new and challenging situations while continually acquiring knowledge to improve skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and identify and analyze problems while creating workable solutions.
• Facilitate positive dialogue among others to resolve differences and reach compromises.
• Work directly and effectively with people, groups, and organizations, including understanding and meeting. their needs while effectively communicating.
• Be self-motivated and results oriented. Work independently on multiple tasks without immediate and constant supervision.
• To have a high-level proficiency in written and verbal communication, proofreading, and editing.
• Some occasional local travel may be required. Work location is 5-days in the office with hybrid option open for discussion.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Experience with GDOT Plan Development Process and/or combination of all GDOT processes.
• Experience with Local Government administration.
• Experience in one of the following fields: business management, program control, or infrastructure experience.
• Two-year experience of successful of project management principles, practices, and processes.
• Familiarity with related technological developments and can integrate new technology.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM)

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• voluntary life / AD&D
• disability benefits
• leaves of absence
• 401k
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee assistance program
• educational assistance program

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

• Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. 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