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Atlas Multimodal Project Manager (ENG Transportation Planner 2) in Remote, Illinois
Position : Multimodal Project Manager (ENG Transportation Planner 2)
Location : Remote, IL
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 Multimodal Project Manager (ENG Transportation Planner 2) to join our Engineering team! Come join us!
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct research, prepare plans, reports, and perform data analysis to support multimodal transportation projects.
Lead and support Transit Studies, Hazard Analysis, and Safety Planning.
Provide planning and project management support for multimodal transportation, infrastructure, and safety projects involving bus, rail, stations, facilities, BRT, pedestrian, bike and integrated corridors.
Monitor project scope, schedule and budget adherence.
Perform assessments and activities to support project management, construction management, PMO, quality assurance, state safety oversight, and safety management systems for transit capital projects.
Conduct site visits, reviews, audits, inspections, investigations, and prepare FTA compliant safety management plans and reports.
Perform administrative support tasks including progress reporting, invoicing, and preparation of presentations and meeting materials.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required in Transportation Planning, Policy, Transportation or Engineering related field.
Requires a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in project management, preparing transit safety and security reports, conducting multimodal studies for transit, highway, and/or tollway transportation agencies, State Safety Oversight (SSO), and safety management systems. Knowledge of federal regulations, 49 CFR 673, 49 CFR Part 672, safety standards and transit programs is desired.
Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills
Adept at collaboration and teamwork
Adept at growth mindset, agility and developing yourself and others
Adept at execution and delivery, planning, and project support skills
Adept at digital literacy skills for web-based software tools and programs
Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
Quality control – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors work to ensure quality
Detail oriented, professional attitude and reliable
Strong organizational and time management skills
Self-motivated team player with a customer service orientation
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Technical Requirements:
Certificates and training from Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), National Transit Institute (NTI), APTA, and/or FTA for transit program management requirements
Certified by TSI/FTA Transit Safety & Security Professional (TSSP) and Public Transportation Safety Training Certification Program (PTSTCP).
Report writing, data analysis, hazard management, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
Proficient in MS Office, Web-based project management systems and monitoring tools.
Knowledge of the transit industry, FTA regulations, multimodal corridors, state & federal regulations for NEPA, State of Good Repair (SOGR), Transit Asset Management (TAM), Safety Management Systems (SMS), National Transit Database (NTD).
Other Miscellaneous Qualities:
Ability to travel, 20% of the time
Customer service – the individual is responsive to employee and customer requests and is proactive in preventing potential schedule issues
Attention to detail – achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved
Interpersonal skills – maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things
Written Communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information
Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner and with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf