Construction Materials Testing Operations Manager

Atlas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is looking for an Operations Manager in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction materials testing and management experience in civil consulting. This role involves overseeing operations, business development, and ensuring project quality. The position offers competitive annual compensation between $150k and $200k along with benefits such as medical and 401(k) plans. The firm values quality, safety, and a heart-led approach in its operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years managing operations in civil/construction consulting.
• Strong consulting/construction/materials testing & inspection background.
• Experienced in financial statement analysis and business forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities, solving operational problems.
• Mentors and develops staff for personal and professional growth.
• Prepares written reports and monitors project turnaround times.
• Participates in strategic planning and budget development.
• Ensures quality and performance for projects and teams.

Skills

Construction materials testing

Project management

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Business development

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geology or Construction Management

Job description

Operations Manager, Construction Materials Testing

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, 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 Southern California Operations Manager to join our San Diego, CA team! The successful hire will have strong construction materials testing & inspections experience. The right candidate can reside anywhere in SoCal but will be expected to be in the San Diego office at least once a week, preferably more.

The candidate will possess a strong background and experience in our core services: construction quality control/assurance, construction materials engineering and testing, geotechnical engineering and construction management. This opportunity directs all operations and oversees business development activities for the Southern California region, which covers the geographic area of the San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Los Angeles counties, as well as the Inland Empire and high desert regions. Management duties include program management, process analysis and improvement, team leadership, and technical oversight of the work of professional staff, technicians and inspectors. Further, the Operations Manager participates in company business development, marketing and sales activities, and corporate development activities, including development of department budgets, business plans, projections, KPI analytics, client relationships, quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives, and strategic growth plans. The Operations Manager is ultimately accountable for project quality and performance as well as top and bottom‑line performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities, solving operational problems as needed.
• Monitors and improves quality of departments activities.
• Mentors and develops staff to assist them in pursuing personal and professional growth.
• Oversees delivery team leaders for performance of work to acceptable quality and company standards.
• Assists in matters of office administration and project management (including direct personal involvement in technical work, proposals, presentations and estimating).
• Development of regional revenue goals and annual budgets.
• Monitors the quality of the work produced and ensures that each delivery team is meeting project and client requirements.
• Prepares written reports; reviews staff’s reports and monitors turn‑around times for projects.
• Provides peer‑review for other professionals of designs, reports and other documents.
• Develops and presents verbal and written proposals, reports, interacts with owners, architects and/or consulting engineers, and prospective clients.
• Makes professional and technical recommendations regarding project design and/or corrective measures.
• Problem‑solves and determines compliance issue resolutions.
• Initiates and develops contact with existing relationships through client management and relationship building.
• Performs review of Profit & Loss Statement and monitors the area revenue and expense budgets.
• Attends and participates in manager’s meetings, other management meetings, strategic planning meetings, and other strategic and operational meetings.
• Strives to see that the area office accomplishes the stated mission of the company, and that Atlas’ values, goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrates and personifies an attitude of professionalism, customer service, work ethic and the positive spirit for all employees in the office.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geology or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years managing a business/operation in the civil/construction consulting industry.
• Strong consulting/construction/materials testing & inspection background.
• Experienced in financial statement analysis and business forecasting.
• Preference given to candidates holding a professional registration in their respective field (PE, PG, CEG, CCM, etc.).

Compensation

$150k – $200k annual salary. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; Health Savings Account; Company Paid Disability Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance; Dependent and Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition Reimbursement; Commuter Benefit; Paid Parental Leave; Holidays (9 paid holidays per year); Vacation; Sick & Safety Leave.

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 our EEO Policy.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering