Assistant MEP Project Manager

Dewberry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry’s Richmond, VA office is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM). This role is designed for professionals aiming to grow into project management, providing hands-on exposure to client service and project leadership.

You will work with experienced PMs to deliver quality engineering solutions, support client objectives, and navigate project challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction as a professional.
• EIT or PE certification preferred.
• Knowledge of construction processes and VA-state contracts (AIA).

Responsibilities

• Copy the PM on all communications with client, architect and outside consultants.
• Assist in fieldwork and, at times, take the lead in this effort.
• Attend design meetings with the client and issue minutes when the PM cannot attend.
• Organize and direct frequent in-house meetings under the PM’s direction.
• Provide input to the PM regarding scheduling personnel and linking to the detailed schedule.
• Assist the PM in preparing storyboards and detailed project timelines.
• Assist the PM in organizing and maintaining the design binder.
• Coordinate all disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
• Oversee submission of documents to reviewing authorities under PM guidance.
• Coordinate review responses and ensure updates are reflected in drawings/specifications.
• Arrange/attend pre-bid conferences when the PM cannot attend and issue minutes/addenda if required.

Skills

5+ years exp

EIT/PE

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Mechanical/Plumbing knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry'sRichmond, VAofficeis seeking anAssistant Project Manager (APM).Designed for professionals looking to grow into a project management career, this role offers hands‑on exposure to both client service and project leadership. In partnership with experienced Project Managers, you\u2019ll help deliver quality engineering solutions, support client objectives, and navigate project challenges. As skills and experience develop, you\u2019ll take on increasing ownership of projects and client relationships while building the foundation for a successful project management career.

As your project management experience grows, so will your opportunities to lead projects and foster the trusted partnerships that define a"Client for Life" relationship.

Dewberry\u2019s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team includes many offices & staff organized into a MEPS service line focused on nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized MEPS design services. Our experience includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net zero/renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy resilience design, and a broad set of other MEPS services. Our service line contains subject matter experts (SME), many of whom are in leadership roles in international professional organizations. Our repeat clients include universities, healthcare systems, state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our service line is currently ranked #35 nationally among MEP Giants.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you\u2019re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you\u2019ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Always copy the PM on all communication (Emails, tele conv, etc) with the client, architect and outside consultants.


• Assist in conducting fieldwork and at times take the lead in this effort.


• Attend design meetings with the client and issue minutes when the Project Manager cannot attend or accompany the PM to meetings.


• Organize and direct frequent in-house meetings under the direction of the PM.


• Provide input to the PM in regards to scheduling personnel. Work with the PM in the preparation of detailed personnel loading by task interfaced with the detailed schedule.


• Assist the PM in the preparation of storyboards and detailed project timelines.


• Assist the PM in the organization and maintenance of the design binder.


• Assist the PM in the coordination of all the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.


• Assist the PM in the supervision and coordination of the submission of documents to appropriate reviewing authorities.


• Assist the PM in the coordination of the review responses and help ensure they are reflected in the drawings/specifications.


• Under the direction of the PM, arrange for in-house quality review primarily for the PM to ensure that all of the clients\u2019 needs and requests have been accommodated. Assist the PM to ensure and coordinate among all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.


• Arrange/attend pre-bid conferences when the Project Manager cannot attend or accompany the PM. If required, issue the minutes, addenda, under the direction/supervision of the PM.


• Assist the PM at bid openings and help to prepare / issue certified bid tabulation.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Accomplished (5+ years of experience) Construction Professional (Engineer or Contractor)


• EIT or PE


• Knowledgeable of construction process, familiar with AIA and VA state construction contracts


• Self‑motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills


• Well organized, takes good notes.


• Good conceptual understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems with general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, cost.

The projected range for this position is $95,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Don\u2019t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry\u2019s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.