Compliance Project Assistant

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 Project Assistant plays an important role within our AST/UST Compliance Management team, helping to keep daily operations, project documentation, and communications running smoothly. They will contribute to a variety of activities, including proposal, permit, and report preparation, while supporting coordination among professional and field staff, clients, contractors, and agencies.
The ideal individual will bring strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate project information and documentation. Success in this role means being a dependable team resource who produces high-quality work, keeps information organized and accurate, and helps the project team operate efficiently and effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with and assist professional and field staff in supporting daily operational needs.
• Handle routine inquiries and perform a variety of general office functions.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail distribution, as well as package shipping responsibilities.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, permits, and project reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform accurate data entry of project-related information into Excel spreadsheets and templates as directed.
• Manage and maintain project documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, integrity, and compliance with established management systems and procedures.
• Support special projects and perform other administrative duties as reasonably assigned.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Professional, self-motivated team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to contribute effectively as part of a team involving staff, clients, and external agencies.
• Ability to solve problems, manage workload, and remain organized while working with limited supervision.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and customer service.
• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Smartsheet is preferred but not required.
• Notary Public certification, or the ability to obtain certification, preferred.

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: Administrative
• Employment Type: Full-time

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!