Junior Project Manager - Civil Transportation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Safety PPE and resources

Learning & development

Job summary

Atlas in Georgia is seeking a Junior Project Manager - Civil Transportation (GDOT) to provide project management services to the GDOT, manage project scope, schedule, and budgets, and ensure compliance with GDOT processes.

You will work in a team-oriented, client- and community-focused environment, collaborating with local governments and stakeholders, with occasional travel and a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, science, or a comparable field or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with teams, local governments, clients, and stakeholders.
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, able to analyze problems and develop practical solutions while handling multiple tasks independently.
• Occasional local travel required; hybrid in-office schedule negotiable.
• Preference for GDOT Plan Development Process experience or PMI certification.

Responsibilities

• Use MS Office to manage projects and track progress.
• Apply project management tools and practices effectively.
• Manage projects and achieve milestones within budgets.
• Coordinate project budgets and funds management.
• Implement GDOT systems, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Budget tracking

Client coordination

GDOT familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/PM/science or related field

Job description

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.

Job Description

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you're Transportation Project Manager ready to provide project management services to the Georgia Department of Transportation and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You'll manage projects, track progress and budgets, and follow 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.

$60,000 to $70,000 based on experience and certification.

Core Responsibilities

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

You’ll thrive here if you

• A bachelor’s degree in a field relating to engineering, project management, science, or comparable industry or 3 years of experience in a comparable industry
• Communicates written & 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

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 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.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, 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, greatness inspires our work.

About The Job

• 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.