Assistant Project Manager - Engineering or Architecture degree required

Merrick & Company; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Merrick & Company is looking for an Assistant Project Manager in Melbourne, FL to support management of multi-discipline design teams on challenging projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders and clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality of deliverables.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and 4-8 years of experience managing projects in engineering or architecture. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years’ experience designing and managing small to medium sized projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, no dual citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing multi-discipline design teams for DoW projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients on project alignment.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Help develop project budgets and schedules under guidance.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

MS Project proficiency

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Master's in Architecture

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Engineering or Architecture degree required

Are you ready to make a career change to Project Management?

Merrick & Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a team working on challenging, innovative projects within our High Performance Facilities Business Unit at our Atlanta, GA or Melbourne, FL offices or remotely from Jacksonville, FL.

OVERVIEW

Assistant Project Manager will support the management of multi‑discipline design teams on Department of War (DoW) projects and coordinate with stakeholders, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality of project deliverables.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with managing multi‑discipline design teams executing Department of War (DoW) projects.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders and clients to align schedules, design deliverables, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate internal technical team calls, track design RFIs to clients, and share updates with team members in a timely manner.
• Support QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Help develop project design budgets and schedules under the guidance of a senior project manager.
• Review design documents for alignment with client and company standards and the client's scope of work.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations through project initiation, execution, and closeout.
• Communicate and coordinate with project team members, subconsultants, and client stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Assist with monitoring and guiding the day-to-day work of technical staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Help prepare fee proposals for studies, RFPs, and full-service design projects; support proposal negotiations and revisions with guidance from senior project manager.
• Apply analytical skills to project approaches, standards, and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution in Engineering or a Master's degree of Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 4-8 years’ experience designing and managing small to medium sized multi‑discipline projects in engineering, architectural, or other closely related fields.
• Must have proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship, no dual citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional licensure (PE/RA) is desired.
• Knowledge in working with the US Air Force, Air Force Center Engineering Center, NAVFAC, US Army Corps of Engineers, NASA, Intelligence Community, or Installation level engineering and contracting organizations is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance if required by the client.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership - All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company's success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program - Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews - Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development - Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition - Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program - Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More - Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well‑being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.