Assistant Project Manager - Civil/Site Land Development

Colliers Engineering & Design; Town of Texas, Southlake (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic Civil/Site team in Southlake, Texas. This role is pivotal in assisting with project management, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the successful completion of diverse civil engineering projects. With opportunities to work on exciting developments ranging from large warehousing complexes to residential projects, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. You'll collaborate with talented professionals and have access to resources that foster both personal and professional development. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental and military leave

401(k) with company match

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee referral bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Wellness program

Mentorship program

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil land development experience preferred.
• Proficiency in stormwater management and NPDES permitting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project management and financial performance.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules to satisfy client needs.
• Coordinate effectively with all employees involved in projects.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its team in Southlake, Texas! 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.

Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Ideally, the applicant will possess 8+ years of related site/civil land development experience or relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in technical skills 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 concept through completion.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why 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 as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: 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 that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!