Project Controls Specialist

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 3,700 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.

Project Controls Manager - Los Angeles, CA (Full-Time, On-Site)

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Project Controls Manager to join our dynamic team in a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing all project controls activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet all required specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project activities to support key milestones and develop micro-phasing schedules for complex work phases. Coordinate various parties to ensure timely completion.
• Engage with designers, contractors, and third-party entities to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor pay applications, ensuring alignment with schedule updates and other progress documents.
• Coordinate cost recording, monitoring, and reporting to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor schedule resource loading and leveling.
• Provide progress reports and briefing materials. Create innovative reporting tools to communicate complex project sequencing and progress.
• Promptly report any budget or schedule variances.
• Ensure an understanding of time frames related to specialized systems, such as BHS, Power, HVAC, and other aviation-related disciplines.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 15+ years of project controls experience, preferably in a public-sector airport environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, particularly in aviation-related projects.
• Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and communicate complex, technical construction programs to both technical and management teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) and industry-specific software (e.g., Expedition, Adobe Acrobat, Primavera, Prolog).

Additional Requirements:

• Strong self-starter attitude with a proactive, results-oriented focus.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface with individuals at various technical and educational levels.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities and work beyond regular shifts when needed.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid/Telework: Telework on Monday and Friday; On-site work Tuesday through Thursday.

Other Details:

• Flexibility may be required, including the possibility of working extended hours or various shifts, as needed.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule (Telework: Monday & Friday, On-Site: Tuesday-Thursday).

Compensation:

$83k-$200k

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:

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.

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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

#LI-RC1 #LI-Onsite