Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

bohler-; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bohler's Herndon, VA office is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support civil engineering, site design, and land development projects in NOVA. You’ll work with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality plans and manage scope, schedule, and budget.

You’ll collaborate with clients, municipalities, and subconsultants, review drawings, and mentor junior staff to grow as both engineer and leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of site design and jurisdictional permitting experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage design tools.

Responsibilities

• Support project management activities including scoping, proposals, schedules, and resource planning.
• Oversee site plan packages, grading, drainage design, and erosion control.
• Coordinate permitting with clients, municipalities, and agencies.
• Track budgets, contracts, change orders, and client invoices.
• Collaborate with clients, attorneys, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Review drawings and cost estimates aligned with client objectives.
• Engage in public hearings and community meetings.
• Mentor junior staff and share technical knowledge.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

StormCAD

Hydroflow

HydroCAD

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Ready for more ownership, impact, and growth?

You’ll work on complex site design projects that help shape communities across Northern Virginia.

About the Role

Bohler’s Herndon, VA office, serving Northern Virginia (NOVA), is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support complex civil engineering, site design, and land development projects. You’ll partner closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality land development and site design solutions while growing as both an engineer and a leader through project coordination, client collaboration, team mentorship, and engagement with municipalities.

What You’ll Do

• Support project management activities, including project scoping, proposals, schedules, and resource planning.
• Oversee preparation of comprehensive site plan packages, grading, stormwater management, utility design, and erosion and sediment control.
• Coordinate permitting and entitlement approval processes with clients, municipalities, and agencies.
• Track financial performance while preparing contracts, change orders, and client invoices.
• Collaborate with clients, attorneys, contractors, and subconsultants to ensure project success.
• Review concept drawings and cost estimates aligned with client objectives.
• Participate in public hearings, community meetings, and professional organizations.
• Mentor junior staff and share technical knowledge to promote team growth.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, high-energy environment that supports growth and balance.
• Career development through mentorship, training, and hands-on leadership opportunities.
• Access to Bohler's Learning & Development programs for both technical and professional growth.
• Transparent leadership communication and a culture built on trust and respect.
• Team-building activities and meaningful community involvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in site design and jurisdictional permitting for residential, commercial, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage software such as StormCAD, Hydroflow, or HydroCAD; skilled in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and project teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is beneficial.

Not local? Let’s talk. Relocation assistance may be available.

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