Job Description 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.
Core 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)
You'll thrive here if you have - 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 relationships in southern NJ / greater Philadelphia
- Experience leading multi-discipline teams of engineers, inspectors, and technicians
- Strong geotechnical engineering background (investigations, foundation design, construction-phase support)
- Working knowledge of CMT/special inspection operations, NJ UCC, IBC Chapter 17/18, and laboratory accreditation (AASHTO R18 / CCRL / ISO 17025)
- Familiarity with environmental services (Phase I/II, LSRP program) sufficient to scope, price, and cross-sell
- Comfortable with project financial tools (Deltek or similar), proposals, and contracts
- Leads with presence and warmth - builds trust with clients and staff alike
- Decisive operator who can stabilize a sector and then grow it
- Collaborative across sectors; team-first mindset within Atlas
- Well-rounded industry understanding - sees geotech, CMT, and environmental as one offering
- Required: P.E. (NJ)
- Desired: ASCE / Geo-Institute, DFI, ACI, NJSPE, SAME, ULI; agency prequalification experience (NJDOT, NJ Transit, DRPA, PennDOT, NJSDA) a plus.
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: Management
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000 annual salary
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.
