Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Facilities Design

SSOE Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSOE Group is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. The role supports Facilities Battery/Complex Projects Operations and the Project Management Team, with base opportunities across multiple US offices including Toledo, OH, and other locations.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree; CAPM is encouraged, with 1–3 years related experience and travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or licensure qualification.
• CAPM certification encouraged.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an Engineer or 3 years related experience.
• Travel required and valid driver's license may be required.
• Experience with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sr. Project Managers with day-to-day tasks, staffing, plans, schedules and budgets.
• Help prepare project plans and budgets, control procedures and reports.
• Manage small or low-complexity projects under supervision.
• Audit client billings for Project Manager approval.
• Serve as primary communication link between project teams, consultants and partners.
• Follow established procedures for cost estimating, correspondence and document control.
• Coordinate client requirements with each discipline and support business development.
• Assist in proposal preparation, including low-complexity proposals.
• Assist in collecting past-due accounts and participate in meetings for minutes.
• Travel to other offices or client locations as needed for coordination or training.

Skills

CAPM Certification

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CADD

Job description

SSOE is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager to join our Industrial Facilities Design team. The selected individual will have the opportunity to support our Facilities Battery/Complex Projects Operation projects and Project Management Team. This role can be based out of a number of our SSOE offices in the US; including Phoenix, Austin/Houston, Toledo/Lima/Columbus (OH), Hillsboro (OR), Nashville, Atlanta and many other areas.

Why Join SSOE?

At SSOE, you'll work with exceptional colleagues, support Fortune 100 clients, and contribute to some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the industrial marketplace. Our employee-owned culture, strong financial performance, and commitment to professional growth provide a unique opportunity to build a long-term career.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation : Salary: $60k - $90k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks

• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Sr. Project Managers and/or Project Manager with day to day project tasks, staffing to fee, work plans, schedules, budgets, etc.
• Assist in preparing project plans, budgets, control procedures, etc.
• Manage "small" and/or low-complexity projects. (Under the supervision of a Project Manager or Section Manager).
• Audits client billings for Project Manager approval.
• May be the primary communication link between project teams, consultants and outsourcing partners.
• Follows established procedures to effectively administer project, (i.e., construction cost estimating, correspondence, documents controls, etc.)
• Communicates client's requirements to each discipline.
• Participates on client contact and business development activities.
• Participates in preparing proposals including leading developing low-complexity proposals.
• Assist in the collection of past due accounts.
• May assist in the training of other Assistant Project Managers or project team members to familiarize them with SSOE or the client's specific requirements.
• May attend client meetings to take meeting minutes and prepare for distribution.
• Assist in logging Request for Information, (RFI), submittals, filing and productivity weekly project reports.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved.
• May travel to other SSOE offices and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
• Coordinates printing and processing of bulletin and addendum assembly with Project Management Assistant, (PMA). Coordinates all printing, assembly and distribution of construction documents being issued for bids.
• Coordinate the completion and distribution of client as-recorded drawings and project close out documents.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications You’ll Need On Day One:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice or an Associate degree in the engineering field is preferred.
• CAPM Certification is encouraged.
• A minimum one (1) year experience as an Engineer 1 or a minimum three (3) years related experience.
• Travel required.
• Good facilitator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced in the following software packages: (Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CADD).
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.