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Assistant Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Greater Detroit Area
Hybrid • Full-Time • Mid-Senior Level
Job Category:
Civil/Construction Engineering

ABOUT THE COMPANY


A multifaceted energy, land, and community development firm serving private and public sector clients throughout the Midwestern United States and beyond. Serving clients in the power and energy, municipal, land development, and oil and gas markets, the firm’s technical expertise will satisfy any and all emerging challenges.



ABOUT THE ROLE


The Assistant Project Manager oversees technical and financial aspects of projects, represents the firm in all communications with clients, liaises with project managers, coordinates project team’s daily activities, and monitors project progress. Key responsibilities include:


Project/Technical

  • Assist with establishing project objectives

  • Establish a project plan, timeframes, budgets, labor plan, and project schedule; organize project team; assemble and direct team members; assign responsibilities; negotiate contracts with approved sub-consultants

  • Approve work product by analyzing design, client requirements, and performance standards


Financial

  • Provide input on project proposals and cost estimates

  • Maintain project budget and schedule by approving expenditures, analyzing variances, and communicating scope changes to project manager


Employee Management

  • Lead and direct team, including accountability for growth and development of talent

  • Assist with workload allocation within project team

  • Mentor team members within department and throughout organization



QUALIFICATIONS


Must-Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering, Environmental, Ecological, Land Planning, Survey, GIS or closely related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ applicable experience with at least 2 years in project coordination, including planning, statements of work, budgets, and scheduling

  • Knowledge of residential and commercial land development projects; traditional and renewable energy projects such as pipeline, wind, natural gas, etc.; and municipal projects

  • Valid driver’s license


Preferred

  • Professional license (e.g., PE, PS, RLA, CST, AICP, CPG, SR/WA)



COMPENSATION

  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees and qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days)

  • up to 4% employer matched 401(k) (eligible after 6 months), fully vested on day one

  • PTO and holiday pay (after 90 days). Additional PTO based on seniority

  • Group term life insurance and long-term disability

  • Voluntary insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, VSP, Life and AD&D)

  • Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching, and financial resources

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