Michael Thurman, PE

Vice President @ Travis Pruitt & Associates, Inc.

About

I have spent more than two decades delivering complex projects and programs—while building teams that actually want to stay and grow. My work sits at the intersection of project delivery, leadership development, and organizational scale. I have led multidisciplinary teams across both land development and infrastructure in high‑risk, high‑visibility environments. What I care most about now is not just delivering projects—it is building systems, teams, and future leaders that outlast any single project, program, or contract. What I am known for:+ Leading large, multidisciplinary infrastructure and private projects and programs with clarity and accountability+ Navigating complex public‑sector environments without losing delivery momentum+ Developing next‑generation leaders through intentional succession and mentoring+ Former President, COO, and National Practice Director + Proven track record of delivering mission-critical, utility-intensive projects.+ Leading organizations of 200+ professionals with P&L responsibility for $45M+ in annual revenue.+ Aligning technical excellence with real‑world business and talent strategy Over the years, I have seen too many organizations struggle—not because of technical capability, but because of misaligned leadership, unclear decision rights, and burnout masquerading as culture. That is where I focus my energy: helping teams scale without breaking people or performance. Outside of work, I have coached track & field for over 15 years—because leadership development does not stop at the office, and the best lessons usually come from watching people push themselves further than they thought possible. On LinkedIn, I share practical lessons on:+ Leadership and mentoring+ Talent retention and succession planning+ Public and private‑sector delivery realities (what actually works—and what does not)+ Building durable teams in high‑pressure environments If you are leading private or infrastructure projects, managing growth, or thinking differently about how we develop people in this industry, let’s connect.

Country

United States

City

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Industry

Civil Engineering

Skill

Mission‑Critical Infrastructure Delivery, Construction Delivery, Capital Program Management, Infrastructure Portfolio Management, Cross‑Functional Leadership, Executive Leadership, Operations Management, P&L Management, Engineering, Career Development, Client Relations, Executive Coaching, Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Business Development, Leadership, Discipleship, Youth Ministry, Missions

Experience

Vice President

Travis Pruitt & Associates, Inc.

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Atlanta, GA

Career and Leadership Coach (Part-Time)

Create Your Career Path

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Provide mentoring and leadership coaching focused on career development, team leadership, and professional growth.

Practice Director

Atlas

2013-3 - 2026-5 · 13 yrs 3 mos

Atlanta, GA

Executive leader responsible for delivery governance of a $45M+ mission‑critical infrastructure and construction portfolio, overseeing 50+ concurrent programs across transportation, power, utilities, and construction support services. Project Resume Highlights: + Mercedes‑Benz Stadium — Civil Engineering Design & Construction Staking/Layout + Atlanta United Training Grounds – Civil Engineering Design + GDOT MMIP - Construction Quality Assurance, Survey, SUE, and UC (7 projects) + Georgia Power & Southern Company On‑Call Contracts — Principal‑in‑Charge + Georgia Power GRID Program - Survey, SUE, and Geophysics + GDOT Statewide SUE On-Call Contract - Principal in Charge + SCDOT Statewide SUE and Survey On Call Contracts - Principal in Charge + East Lake Golf Club Survey + I-20 Bridge over Savannah River - Survey, SUE, and UC + Clayton County CEI - Principal in Charge + Northwest Corridor - CEI + Turner Broadcasting System's Campus Master Plan - Civil Master Plan + Atlanta Beltline Gateway Trail - Civil Engineering Design * Long Engineering from 2013 to 2023 (Atlas acquired Long in 2023).

President

Long Engineering

2022-1 - 2023-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Led a 90-person civil engineering, survey, and infrastructure consulting firm Responsible for $22M annual revenue and $3.4M EBITDA. Directed operations, strategic growth initiatives, and organizational leadership Oversaw major transportation, infrastructure, and site development programs

COO / Senior Vice President

Long Engineering

2018-1 - 2021-12 · 4 yrs

Lend company operations across engineering, surveying, and construction engineering services Scaled the organization from 65 to 90 employees Oversaw project delivery, staffing, strategy, and operational performance Supported growth of transportation and infrastructure service lines.

Vice President

Long Engineering

2016-4 - 2017-12 · 1 yr 9 mos

Leader of the Site Development Engineering Team (18 employees) CEI Manager for I-85 Emergency Bridge Replacement CEI Manager for I-75 Northwest Corridor