Junior Project Manager - Civil Transportation

Atlas; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Learning and development programs

Employee Communities for connection and belonging

Job summary

Atlas is looking for a Junior Project Manager – Civil Transportation to manage projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation. In this role, you will coordinate budgets, track progress, and implement GDOT procedures.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or three years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers benefits like medical coverage and a 401(k) plan, and comes with a primarily in-office schedule with a hybrid option negotiable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3 years of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project progress and track milestones using Microsoft Office.
• Apply project management tools and practices effectively.
• Coordinate project budgets and perform funds management.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

3 years experience in project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Atlas, you will serve as a Transportation Project Manager responsible for providing project management services to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Your role includes managing projects, tracking progress and budgets, and following GDOT systems and procedures. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve. Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 based on experience and certification.

Core Responsibilities

• Use Microsoft Office platforms to manage projects and track project progress.
• Effectively apply project management tools and practices.
• Manage projects and achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate project budget and perform funds management.
• Implement Georgia Department of Transportation systems, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to engineering, project management, science, or comparable industry, or 3 years of experience in a comparable industry.
• Communicates written and verbally effectively with teams, local governments, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Adapts to new challenges, demonstrates strong attention to detail, analyzes problems, and develops practical solutions while working independently on multiple tasks.
• Occasional local travel required with primarily in-office schedule (hybrid option negotiable).
• Preference for experience with GDOT Plan Development Process or comparable processes.
• Preference for Project Management Institute certification(s).
• Enjoys learning.

Benefits

• 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 and safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our "quality of life" core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Job Details

• Job Title: Junior Project Manager – Civil Transportation (GDOT)
• Career Level: Professional
• Employment Type: Full Time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.