Assistant Project Manager - Government Services

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropy opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Tampa, FL, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support municipal infrastructure planning and delivery. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, assist senior leaders, and help manage scope, schedule, and budgets for public sector projects.

The role offers growth through exposure to site investigations, design development, and coordination across disciplines—ideal for advancing a civil engineering and project management career in a dynamic government services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 3-8 years of work on public infrastructure improvement projects and development reviews.
• PE preferred; EIT required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydrology Design Software preferred.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform site investigations and due diligence to determine constraints, utility availability, and conflicts.
• Prepare conceptual designs for public infrastructure projects based on client input and site investigations.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and bid documents for public sector projects.
• Prepare construction cost estimates for infrastructure projects.
• Review permits and regulatory requirements for construction, including Florida regulations where applicable.
• Review site plans and development documents for compliance with regulations.
• Organize and track project tasks.
• Delegate work and schedule staff.
• Coordinate with other company disciplines on projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Staff delegation

Team coordination

Education

PE preferred

EIT required

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology design software

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our Government Services Division in Tampa, FL. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the planning and delivery of impactful municipal infrastructure projects while learning from experienced project leaders. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to client success, and build a strong foundation for a growing project management career, all while helping shape communities across the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform site investigations and conduct due diligence including the review of land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine site constraints, utility availability and conflicts, design criteria, and infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare conceptual designs for public infrastructure projects based upon public sector client input and the information obtained during site investigations and due diligence.
• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, and bid documents on public sector infrastructure projects including curbs, sidewalks, curb ramps, parking lots, roadways, drainage, storm water management, utilities, and recreational facilities.
• Prepare construction cost estimates on public sector infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate permits that are needed from outside review agencies to allow for the construction of a public infrastructure project. Knowledge of Florida Water Management District and FDEP regulations is desirable.
• Review site plans, subdivision plans and other documents including storm water reports submitted by developers in support of applications for development approvals to determine compliance with applicable development regulations and ordinances.
• Organize and track project tasks.
• Delegate work to and schedule work for staff.
• Coordinate with other company disciplines on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree.
• 3-8 years of work on public infrastructure improvement projects and development reviews.
• PE preferred, EIT required.
• Proficiency with AutoCad Civil 3D and Hydrology Design Software preferred.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing the work efforts of assigned staff regarding scope, schedule, quality and budget of projects preferred.
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects.
• Effective written and communication skills.

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
• 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