Position : Operations Manager

Location : Indianapolis, IN

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 dynamic operations manager to lead our Indianapolis office, which is comprised of experts in solid waste engineering, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, geotechnical engineering, construction quality assurance, drilling services and construction materials testing laboratories. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and driving operational success across these diverse fields. This role requires a strategic leader who can oversee all aspects of the office's operations, including staff development, financial performance, and client relations, while ensuring the continued growth and excellence of our services.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leadership & Management: Collaborate with and mentor departmental managers, ensuring effective leadership and operational excellence across all teams.

• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Manage and integrate efforts across diverse disciplines, including solid waste engineering, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, geotechnical engineering, construction quality assurance, drilling services and construction materials testing laboratories.

• Financial Oversight: Evaluate business performance through analysis of financial statements (e.g., Profit/Loss Statements) and other performance metrics, ensuring budgeted profitability and operational efficiency.

• Staff Development: Collaborate and assist departmental managers to recruit, hire, and maintain a highly skilled and diverse staff, conducting performance reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Strategic Vision: Provide market analysis and establish a clear strategic direction for Indiana operations. Develop synergies with other Atlas offices and national accounts to expand the client base and secure future work.

• Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture both in the office and in the field, complying with Atlas' rigorous safety standards.

• Facility Management: Oversee the maintenance and operation of the office building, including relevant utilities, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive management experience in consulting services, with at least 5 years managing large, diverse teams.

• Education: An undergraduate degree in engineering, environmental sciences, industrial hygiene, or related fields is required. An MBA or other relevant certifications in management or finance is highly desirable.

• Skills: Strong organizational skills with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Office Suite and ERP software (preferably Deltek).

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Ability to thrive in a high-stress environment while maintaining professionalism and effective communication.

• Strong analytical skills with the capacity to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

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