Construction Quality Assurance Manager (CM Project Administrator)

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.

We are seeking a Construction Quality Assurance Manager to join our Tennessee team! Come join us!

The successful construction quality assurance candidate will act as the "Project Engineer" for Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) design-build project located in Region I near Johnson City and Erwin, Tennessee and will perform on-site project engineering and management duties and responsibilities ensuring compliance with TDOT project agreement, specifications, standards, policies, and required guidance.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Inspects and supervises lower level inspectors performing routine to complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract and other applicable guidelines.
• Monitors traffic control and erosion control.
• Monitors quality assurance sampling and testing.
• Monitors construction costs, negotiates prices for contract modifications with contractors, and performs other cost controls activities.
• Writes or supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Communicates with contractors, owners, architects, media, general public and other engineers effectively and professionally.
• Participates in various meetings including concept, plan review, scheduling, and project controls.
• Monitors project for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules / regulations and client contract provisions.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

No less than 10 years of highway transportation infrastructure construction experience as a construction project manager / engineer, superintendent (or functional equivalent), or in a senior construction engineering and inspection role.

Served as a construction project manager / engineer or in a senior construction engineering and inspection role on a least two highway transportation infrastructure projects involving moderate to complex interchange, roadway, and / or bridge construction.

Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.

Technical Requirements :

• Thorough knowledge of specifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods and equipment used in highway construction and engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations related to highway / transportation engineering.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and all other documents associated with the project.
• Adept at problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with others as a team focused on providing accurate and timely technical services.
• Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Certification required.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities :

Abide by Atlas health and safety policies and procedures

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