Associate Construction Project Manager

ATOMS
Los Angeles, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Construction professionals with MEP coordination experience and a background in industrial or technically complex projects will find this role in Los Angeles aligns with their expertise and desire to work on impactful automation systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2–5 years of construction project management experience and a technical degree in civil or mechanical engineering
    — “2–5 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related construction role, ideally with a general contractor.”
  • Individuals who have managed ground-up construction or infrastructure projects with subcontractors and technical teams
    — “Experience supporting ground-up construction, industrial, infrastructure, or technically complex commercial projects preferred.”
  • Professionals with a track record of resolving technical challenges and coordinating MEP systems on-site
    — “Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and resolve technical challenges throughout construction.”
  • Candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment and work closely with field teams to drive results
    — “A proactive, ownership-driven mindset and willingness to work closely with field teams to solve problems and deliver results.”

Things to consider

  • Onsite presence is mandatory, with no remote flexibility as all office-based teams work five days a week onsite.
    — “all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.”
  • The role may involve managing multiple priorities across several active projects simultaneously.
    — “Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with real-world deployment of complex systems in your resume and interview responses.
    — “We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with subcontractors and manage construction documentation effectively.
    — “Assist with construction drawings, shop drawings, contracts, RFPs, pay applications, and change orders.”
  • Showcase your proactive approach to identifying risks and troubleshooting in the field.
    — “Identify potential risks, troubleshoot issues in the field, and help drive projects through successful completion.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • support the planning and execution of complex construction projects
  • coordinate with multiple stakeholders
  • track project schedules and budgets
Typical background
construction managementcivil engineeringmechanical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction CoordinationBudget TrackingMEP CoordinationPermittingInspection Coordination

Preferred

Ground-up ConstructionIndustrial Project Management

Stack & domain

Construction Project ManagementProject EngineeringConstruction DrawingsContractsRfpsPay ApplicationsChange OrdersMEP SystemsTechnical DocumentationSubmittalsRfisProcurementConstruction DocumentationOrganizationalProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipConstructionEngineering

About the role

Original posting from ATOMS via Greenhouse

Who we are 

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

Support the planning and execution of complex construction projects from early design through completion and handover.

Coordinate with general contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Assist with construction drawings, shop drawings, contracts, RFPs, pay applications, and change orders.

Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and resolve technical challenges throughout construction.

Track project schedules, budgets, procurement, and material deliveries across multiple active projects.

Work directly with vendors, local agencies, and utility providers to support permitting, inspections, and project requirements.

Identify potential risks, troubleshoot issues in the field, and help drive projects through successful completion.

What we’re looking for

2–5 years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related construction role, ideally with a general contractor.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field preferred.

Hands-on experience coordinating construction activities, subcontractors, project schedules, and budgets.

Strong understanding of MEP systems and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.

Experience supporting ground-up construction, industrial, infrastructure, or technically complex commercial projects preferred.

Familiarity with RFPs, submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, and construction documentation.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

A proactive, ownership-driven mindset and willingness to work closely with field teams to solve problems and deliver results.

Why join us

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Los Angeles office. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $106,000 - $125,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).

Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).

Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.

Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.

Pet insurance discount.

401(k).

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

Time Off policies:

Discretionary vacation days

8 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time

Paid Bereavement leave

Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? 

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Source: ATOMS careers (Greenhouse)

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