Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing

Job Description

Job Description

Heavy Civil Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections

Build Critical Infrastructure. Lead High-Performing Teams. Make a Lasting Impact.

Atlas is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to lead our Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Special Inspections, and Field Services operations in Lakewood, Colorado. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven construction professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise, client relationships, operational leadership, and team development.

In this role, you'll take ownership of major infrastructure and heavy civil projects that help shape communities throughout Colorado. From overseeing project execution and mentoring technical staff to driving client satisfaction and financial performance, you'll play a vital role in delivering quality results on some of the region's most important construction projects.

If you're looking for a leadership position where you can influence business growth, develop talented teams, and directly contribute to project success from groundbreaking through completion, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a key leader within our Construction Services team, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop technicians, inspectors, and field personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence

• Manage multiple construction materials testing and special inspection projects from kickoff through closeout

• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workload distribution, and resource planning to ensure successful project delivery

• Partner with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to provide responsive service and trusted technical solutions

• Review and approve testing reports, inspection documentation, and project deliverables for accuracy and compliance

• Monitor project budgets, billing, profitability, and financial performance

• Prepare scopes, proposals, and cost estimates to support new business opportunities

• Resolve project challenges quickly and effectively while maintaining client confidence and project momentum

• Champion Atlas' Safety Culture by ensuring compliance with PPE requirements, safety protocols, and company initiatives

What Makes You Successful

You are a proactive leader who can confidently manage projects, clients, and technical teams while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer service.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, Heavy Civil Construction, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field services

• Prior experience leading teams, coordinating field operations, or managing projects

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing procedures, and industry standards including ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, and CDOT requirements

• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and technical documents

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Valid driver's license with the ability to support field operations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progression toward licensure

• Experience managing heavy civil, transportation, roadway, bridge, water/wastewater, or vertical construction projects

• Existing relationships within the Colorado construction and engineering market

Why Atlas?

At Atlas, you'll join a nationally recognized engineering, testing, inspection, and consulting firm where technical excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and professional growth are valued. We invest in our people, encourage leadership development, and provide opportunities to work on challenging projects that improve the infrastructure and communities where we live and work.

If you're ready to combine technical expertise, business leadership, and team development into a rewarding career opportunity, we invite you to apply and help build what comes next

About the Job

• Career Level: Senior

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 annual salary
  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.

What you can expect from us

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.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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