Junior Project Manager - Civil Transportation at Atlas in Duluth, GA

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office platforms
• Project management tools and practices
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• 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.