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Atlas is seeking a full-time Project Manager for Asset Renewal at LAX, focusing on early-phase infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in airports, and holds relevant certifications. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA, and requires on-site presence.
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 3,600 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.

Position: Project Manager – Asset Renewal (Early Works)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Full-Time, On-Site at LAX)

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the Asset Renewal Program at LAX, specifically focused on Early Works initiatives. This full-time, on-site role will oversee the planning, design, and execution of early-phase projects, with an emphasis on schedule certainty, budget adherence, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading complex infrastructure or airport projects and will coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary liaison and owner’s representative for Early Works projects
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality from design through closeout
• Oversee consultants and contractors through all phases of design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Support procurement efforts including RFP development and contract management
• Lead stakeholder coordination with LAWA, consultants, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with all permitting, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct field investigations and site inspections; resolve design and constructability issues
• Monitor project risks, maintain documentation, and prepare regular progress and risk reports
• Manage the design process, change orders, and contractor payments to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Champion a strong safety and quality culture across the project lifecycle
• Drive successful project closeout with complete documentation and minimal delays

Qualifications:
• 15+ years of relevant experience, preferably on airport or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience managing projects valued at $50M+
• Familiarity with delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, and Design-Build
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g., PMP, PE, LEED, AAAE, AICP)
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and deep understanding of industry standards and regulatory practices

Compensation:

$150k-175k

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.

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. 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