Atlas

Published Job Title

Project Management Specialist

Location

Atlas-Duluth, GA-S5191

External 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.

As the Project Management Specialist, you will:

• Support the successful performance and operations of the Atlas Project Management Office (PMO) by leading corporate projects and initiatives. The PMO is comprised of staff that support Deliver Work operations with Project and Program Managers across the Atlas Hub and Spoke Offices and Atlas Technical Organization (ATO).
• Lead the continuous improvement, implementation and maintenance of the Atlas PM Training and Certification program. Coordinates across Atlas Subject Matter experts to develop content, conduct training, and manage the certification levels of Project Managers at Atlas.
• Provide Pricing and Estimating subject matter expertise and support to Atlas users through the use of the Project Estimating and Pricing Tool (PEPT). Support the development and execution of Atlas approach to risk and contingencies in the PEPT and associated risk management scenarios. Lead the maintenance and future development needs of the PEPT through collaboration with users and Atlas Business needs.
• Serve as the “Atlas Quality Assurance member” for Pricing or Estimating team on Major projects and contracts requiring C-Suite Executive level and/or Board of Director review and approval.
• Member of the Atlas Project and Program review and or audit teams to support continuous improvement of business practices and project performance. This includes review of Business operations project performance review process and participation in reviews of major projects, programs, and contracts. Perform analysis and findings and ensure best practices are shared and implemented across Atlas.
• Provide Major Project startup and initiation support to Project and Program managers such as Initiation checklists, Project Execution Plans (PXP’s), and Major Projects status and review process and procedures.
• Perform project and program performance analysis and reporting, complex project schedule development and review, risk management expertise and assessments, and change management expertise.
• Support the development and implementation of Deltek Resource Management across Atlas. In collaboration with the Hub and Spoke Offices and the ATO, develops dashboards, reporting and data generation needs for leadership, project, and program managers and ATO Practices and Practice Teams.
• Support the development of the PMO Business Plan and drives results in alignment with Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). The Project Management Specialist collaborates with Atlas Regional, Hub and Spoke Office staff and the ATO in the performance of their duties.

This position reports directly to the PMO Director.

Key Responsibilities:

The roles and responsibilities of the Project Management Specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the development and execution of the PMO Business Plan and Key Performance Indicators.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project and program management staff across Atlas.
• Mentor, coach, and support the development of Project Management Excellence across Atlas.
• Development and maintenance of the program documents and training materials for the Atlas PM Training & Certification Program.
• Provide support and expertise for project reviews and audits including development and maintenance of templates, forms, and policies/procedures.
• Provide support and expertise for projects requiring complex scheduling development, review, and analysis.
• Support development, maintenance, analysis, and reporting of Atlas project and program performance metrics.
• Provide support and expertise for pricing and estimating across Atlas.
• Collect and analyze project controls information and provide analytics to Atlas leadership and management as required.
• Provide support in other Project Management areas such as Project Execution Plans, Risk Management, Change Management, communication plans, etc.
• Support and develop Project Controls Tools and information to support the Win Work and Deliver Work platform.
• Provide Atlas Resource Management reporting and dashboard expertise to PM’s.
• Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities to achieve goals of the PMO.
• Represent Atlas technical excellence externally through participation in industry events and external activities.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively complex Program or Project management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience leading or participating in cross functional teams to deliver work products.
• Experience developing complex pricing, estimating, and scheduling.
• Experience providing pricing, estimating, and scheduling training.
• Expertise in the use and training of Deltek VantagePoint in project management (or similar systems) preferred.
• Knowledge and experience leading, developing, and managing project management principles and practices.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven with the ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform in a high stress environment.
• The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.
• Ability to read or interpret data as well as having the capacity to communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel professionally and effectively.
• Travel may be required and is expected to be on an as needed basis.
• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working both in the office and in the field.

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.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together. 

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf