About Atlas

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.

Job Description

The Assistant Structure Representative (ASR) supports Caltrans Structure Construction by assisting in the inspection, documentation, and administration of complex structural construction projects. Under the direction of the Structure Representative (SR) or Senior Construction Engineer, the ASR performs field inspection duties, verifies contract compliance, documents construction activities, and supports quality, safety, and schedule objectives for bridge and structural projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring construction work is completed in accordance with contract plans and specifications, Caltrans manuals, and applicable safety and environmental regulations

Core Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspections to assure materials and workmanship incorporated into SFOBB construction project and appurtenances are in conformity with the requirements of the Approved SFOBB plans and specifications, including approved changes. Takes appropriate action when materials and workmanship are nonconforming which may include ordering removal and replacement of non-conforming work.

• Perform calculations related to the proper alignment and placement of bridge elements, establishes surveying control line and grade (elevation control) as required by established SC Practices & Procedures. Assists with calculations related to and the review of shop drawings, informational and action submittals received from SFOBB contractor.

• Confer with contractors regarding compliance with plans, quality of work, construction activity and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations. Collaborates with other SFOBB Project personnel regarding the contractor's compliance with regulatory permit agencies requirements.

• Assist in identifying the need for and the preparation of SFOBB Construction Contract related documents, e.g. change orders, contract quantities and estimates, potential claim reports, letters, response to SFOBB Construction contractor’s potential claims, and RFI's. Completes daily diaries of contractor's construction activities being performed, inspections performed, tests taken, and materials placed. Develops contract quantity estimate documents at least once monthly and as materials are placed.

• Assist in recording and filing project related records pertaining to construction progress including daily reports, submittals, shop drawings, monthly pay estimates, and job expenditures.

• Perform verification sampling and/or tests to verify the acceptability of construction materials in accordance with American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or California Test (CT) methods.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• 2 years of structures related experience

• 2 years coursework in an accredited university

• 4-year degree preferred

• Caltrans experience preferred

• Caltrans Structures Construction experience.

• Familiarity with the following Caltrans manuals:

  • Construction Manual
  • Structures Construction Records and Procedures Manual
  • Bridge Deck Construction Manual
  • Foundation Manual
  • Falsework Manual
  • Prestress Manual
  • Temporary Structures Manual
• Experience on major steel bridge, coatings, or complex structural projects
• Certifications such as ACI, ICC, AWS/CWI trainee, or coatings inspection (as applicable)
• Ability for occasional travel
• Ability to access difficult to reach areas such as work at height and confined spaces

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.

About the Job

• Career Level: Entry
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $75 - $105 hourly rate
  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.

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!