Area Manager

Atlas Atlas • San Diego, CA

11d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Southern California Area Manager to join our San Diego, CA team. This person oversees and directs all operations and business development. Activities for the Southern California region, which covers the geographic area of the San Diego and Los Angeles counties and the Inland Empire region. Management duties include business development and client management, program management, process analysis and improvement, team leadership, and technical oversight of the work of professional staff, technicians and inspectors. Further, the Area Manager participates in company marketing and sales activities and corporate development activities, including development of department budgets, client relationships, service, and management. The Area Manager is ultimately accountable for all project quality and performance as well as top and bottom-line performance.

Requirements

• B.S. in Geology, Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years managing a business/operation in the civil/construction consulting industry.
• Strong Consulting/Construction/Materials Testing & Inspection background.
• Fluent in Financial Statement analysis and business forecasting.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates meeting minimum requirements and holding a professional registration in their respective field (PE, PG, CEG, CCM etc.)

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities, solving operational problems as needed.
• Monitors and improves quality of departments activities.
• Mentors and develops staff to assist them in pursuing personal and professional growth.
• Oversees delivery team leaders for performance of work to acceptable quality and company standards.
• Assists in matters of office administration and project management (including direct personal involvement in technical work, proposals, presentations and estimating).
• Development of regional revenue goals and annual budgets.
• Monitors the quality of the work produced and ensures that each delivery teams are meeting project and client requirements.
• Prepares written reports; reviews staffs reports and monitors turn-around times for projects.
• Provides peer-review for other professionals of designs, reports and other documents.
• Develops and presents verbal and written proposals, reports, interacts with owners, architects and/or consulting engineers, and prospective clients.
• Makes professional and technical recommendations regarding project design and/or corrective measures.
• Problem solves and determines compliance issue resolutions.
• Participate in strategic planning, development and the implementation of marketing programs.
• Initiating and developing contact with existing relationships through client management and relationship building.
• Pursues work on behalf of the services provided; prepares or coordinates for estimates and bids to be prepared for potential work and is involved in other business development activities.
• Performs review of Profit & Loss Statement and monitors the Area revenue and expense budgets.
• Attends and participates in managers meetings, other management meetings, strategic planning meetings, and establishing revenue goals and departmental/office budgets.
• Strives to see that the Area office accomplishes the stated Mission of the company, and that Atlas Values, Goals and Objectives are met.
• Demonstrates and personifies an attitude of professionalism, customer service, work ethic and the positive spirit for all employees in the office.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager