ABOUT ATLAS

Atlas was founded in 1991 with the vision of creating a mechanical contracting company that provides project development stakeholders the highest possible value for their capital investment. We provide HVAC design, installation and maintenance services for large scale projects across the United States. By combining innovation, vast experience, and depth of expertise, we are able to create an unsurpassed experience for our clients.

Our goal is to make every client a repeat customer. Their success is our success. We work diligently to exceed each of our clients' expectations, and operate according to strict ethical standards. We keep all projects running smoothly and efficiently, build with the highest quality, and assure completion on time and within budget.

Values & Ethics

This value remains non-negotiable: Atlas management models ethical behavior in every action, building trust with clients and within our team. It includes openness in communication and accountability across all practices - a foundation that supports long-term, sustainable relationships.

At Atlas, every individual is treated with dignity and professional courtesy. We listen openly, embrace diverse viewpoints, and encourage constructive dialogue - creating an inclusive environment that drives engagement, collaboration, and productivity.

We expect every team member to bring passion, initiative, and high-performance standards to their work. Our people work smart and tirelessly, consistently delivering beyond expectations for our world-class clients - reflecting both personal drive and collective ambition.

Atlas embraces change and continuous improvement. We encourage ingenuity, innovation, and the discovery and adoption of best practices. Team members are inspired to evolve, learn, and elevate their skills - empowering everyone to contribute at their fullest.

Safety & Compliance

Concern for safety is woven into our entire culture. We believe that NO accidents are unavoidable, and routinely invest in ongoing safety training and accident prevention. Our experience modification rate is low, contributing to our status as “Contractor of Choice” among general contractors for significant mechanical construction projects. We only want to partner with companies having a similar safety-conscious mindset.

Golden Gate Safety Award: Honored for exceptional safety practices on The Current, a 17-story high-rise in Long Beach, CA.

USACE Quarterly Safety Award: Awarded sole subcontractor recipient across the entire Fort Worth District for outstanding safety performance on the UEPH projects.

Testimonials

“As you are aware, both the performance of the mechanical and electrical subcontractors are extremely critical to the outcome of any construction project.  Apply that contemplation to a high rise hotel, and the situation becomes immense.  It is my direct opinion that Atlas Mechanical, Inc. became the driving force of the project, out pacing all other trades, and genuinely helping to press the construction schedule.”

- Rick Wheeler
Project Manager,
W.E.O., Neil Construction Company of Arizona

“Realizing that a commitment was made on completing this project thirty days ahead of schedule was monumental all by itself.\u00a0 To have the project turned over to the owner with no punch list items, other than minor adjustments, was a true testament to the team effort shown by Atlas Mechanical.”

- Carl Castner
Project Manager,
Harper Construction

“As you know, Design\/Build renovation projects present special challenges for all trade contractors involved.\u00a0 They must be able to provide quality products, installed professionally within a sometimes hectic schedule.\u00a0 The team from Atlas Mechanical performed with outstanding results on this project, necessitating very little involvement from our project supervisory staff.”

- Richard Buchanan
Vice President,
Sundt Corp., Managing Venture

“All parties involved in the project fully understood that this paramount project is not a typical building. Atlas Mechanical’s performance, cooperation, and professionalism in all aspects proved to be most beneficial for the successful completion of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Thank you for a job well done…”

- Scott Fitzgerald
Project Manager,
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

“Your skills in working out the impossible, being a team player, and doing so in a positive way, made the project successful.”

- Robert E. Scott
Regional Vice President,
Lend Lease Actus

“With a team concept, the problems encountered on this project were met only as challenges and were quickly brought to resolution.\u00a0 Our client, the United States Navy, has also expressed their appreciation for the quality workmanship and overall team effort.\u00a0 This project was truly a success for all.”

- Douglas E. Barnhart
Chief Executive Officer,
Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc.

“Atlas Mechanical, Inc. efforts did not go unnoticed by our firm or the US Army Corps of Engineers in their ability to meet design requirements, design and construction schedules and provide the customer service necessary for this important design-build project…\u00a0 Our company received an outstanding evaluation on this Child Development Center, which could not have been achieved without the efforts of Atlas Mechanical, Inc.”

- Dave A. Gerke
Project Manager/Design Mgr.,
Harper Construction Co.

“Atlas is an excellent company run by good honest people. I both like and trust Sam Shekhter and have no doubt that we could overcome the most difficult challenges encountered in a large project.  Sam has surrounded himself with great people and given the opportunity, we would work with him again without question.”

- John Warren
Project Executive,
Clark Construction

“Because of the performance of Atlas Mechanical and other key critical-path trades, Keller\/Swinerton was able to complete the project three months ahead of schedule.”

- Stephen Converse
Chair of the Executive Committee,
Keller/Swinerton/Walberg

“You personally monitored the details right down to the final installation and your follow-up call.  Your technicians were also excellent.  Courteous, friendly, competent, organized and excellent ambassadors for your company…  Again, thank you so much for making the whole process work out so well.  Every business in San Diego could take a lesson from you and your firm.”

- James Fenwick
,
Corporate 

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