Sector Lead - Burlington, NJ (Infrastructure)

About the role

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

The Sector Lead owns the Burlington, NJ sector: its people, clients, operations, quality, and P&L. This is a seller-doer leadership role for a licensed engineer with a strong geotechnical foundation and working command of construction materials testing/special inspection and environmental services. The Sector Lead sets direction for the sector, retains and grows key client relationships across southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia region, develops staff, and partners closely with the New Jersey (Iselin/Avenel) sector and the Northeast Division leadership to deliver integrated Atlas services.

Career Level: Management; Employment Type: Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L accountability for the Burlington sector: backlog, utilization, revenue, margin, AR/collections, and forecasting
• Lead business development and client retention: pursue and win geotechnical, CMT/special inspection, and environmental work; own senior client relationships with public agencies, developers, and contractors
• Direct day-to-day operations: staffing, scheduling, subcontractors, equipment, safety, and quality
• Serve as senior technical reviewer and, where licensed, engineer of record for geotechnical deliverables
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff; build bench strength and succession
• Coordinate with the New Jersey sector, Northeast Division, and national practice leads on shared resources, pricing, and cross-selling
• Represent Atlas in the regional market (industry associations, agency prequalifications, teaming)

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering
• P.E. in New Jersey (or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months)
• 12+ years in geotechnical / CMT / environmental consulting, including 5+ years of P&L or operations leadership
• Demonstrated BD track record and existing client