Assistant Project Manager- Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Civil/Site team in Atlanta, GA. The role supports the Project Manager with technical direction, budgets, proposals, schedules, client management, and staff supervision for civil engineering projects, working with AutoCAD and senior management to meet budgets and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of related experience, and a PE certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in related field.
• PE Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Knowledge of local land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in stormwater management, NPDES permitting, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and site development designs.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills for site layouts from concept to completion.
• Ability to interact with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing effective work plans and man-hour budgets.
• Monitor time schedules and budgets to satisfy client needs.
• Oversee work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Aim for profit and schedule deliverables.
• Participate in team meetings and ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.
• Negotiate scope changes with clients with supervisor approval.
• Coordinate with project team to ensure high utilization.
• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports.
• Mentor junior staff in technical and business practices.
• Assist with public hearings and client presentations.
• Collaborate with Billing to transmit invoices and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Budgeting

QA/QC

Independent working

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its Civil/Site team in Atlanta, GA. The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager with technical and administrative direction, supervision of projects, aspects of project management, leadership, profitability, and client management for the project design team. Responsibilities include accountability to Project Manager in the areas of project management, financial performance, preparation of technical proposals and invoices, monitoring of project budgets, staff supervision, scheduling of key projects, and responsibility for the design tasks associated with civil engineering projects. The Assistant Project Manager will work within Autocad and alongside existing office staff and senior management to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by supervisor.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval.
• Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e., Project team meeting).
• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.
• Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations related to his/her projects.
• Work with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to clients and follow up for timely payments.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including timesheet review, performance evaluation, and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in stormwater management, NPDES permitting, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading and other site development related designs.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. We are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and Company-sponsored activities.

This includes a comprehensive benefits package with company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours in excess of 40 per work week.

We also offer opportunities for personal and professional growth through reimbursement for education; access to a wide range of in-house training resources; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to join our team of professionals and accelerate your success.