Senior Project Manager – CEI (Austin or San Antonio)

Atlas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee construction management and ensure project compliance in San Antonio. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, a valid Texas PE License, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation project management. Responsibilities include client relationship development and team coordination. Strong leadership and technical problem-solving abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with transportation engineering and project management.
• Experience working directly with TxDOT or local agencies.
• Proficient in constructibility reviews and managing claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction management and QA/QC.
• Develop relationships with clients and professional conduct.
• Manage work of field staff and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship development

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Texas PE License

Tools

Microsoft Office

SiteManager

Job description

Senior Project Manager – CEI (Austin or San Antonio)

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. Our mission is to deliver a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects by combining the best people, expertise, and a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Project Leadership:
  • Oversee construction management, QA/QC, and team development.
  • Ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Approve change orders, invoices, payment applications, and provide technical advice.
• Business Development & Client Management:
  • Develop relationships with public clients and execute CEI business strategies.
  • Maintain professional, ethical conduct and deliver on client expectations.
• Team & Resource Management:
  • Lead, coordinate, and schedule work of field staff.
  • Manage resources effectively for CEI projects.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Conduct engineering calculations and review material sampling/testing.
  • Provide technical assistance, mentoring, and problem‑solving for staff.
  • Use automated design and engineering systems.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants to address designs and construction issues.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Prepare project proposals and assist with invoicing.
  • Collect engineering data at project sites.
  • Ensure successful project delivery for TxDOT.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in CEI project delivery, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop and implement business strategies in collaboration with state and local leaders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college, university or engineering school approved by TBPE.
• Texas PE License, Required.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with transportation engineering, construction, material testing and/or project management.
• Project Management Experience working directly with TxDOT or other Local Agencies with a focus on construction management of transportation projects.

Technical Requirements

• Proficient in performing constructibility reviews and managing construction claims on transportation projects.
• Knowledge of State and local government standards and specifications.
• Well versed in Microsoft Office.
• SiteManager or other construction tracking software.
• Technical report writing.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Ability to travel, 25% of the time.
• Drive to and from job sites.
• Communicate effectively.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports.

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, and educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our 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 here.