Assistant Project Manager | Municipal & Water Resources

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our King of Prussia, PA office. In this role, you will support project managers and municipal engineering representatives on infrastructure projects that benefit communities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 4+ years of experience in municipal consulting, and effective communication skills. We offer a collaborative environment focused on employee empowerment and development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience supporting municipal engineering representatives.
• Experience reviewing drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control calculations.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of municipal projects.
• Review and coordinate permit applications for compliance.
• Work closely with project managers to deliver successful projects.

Skills

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Managing multiple priorities

Knowledge of stormwater management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

E.I.T. Certification required or PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee‑owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. We are actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager in our King of Prussia, PA office. As an Assistant Project Manager with HRG, you will be responsible for supporting our project managers and municipal engineering representatives that improve infrastructure within the communities served, gaining hands‑on experience in municipal project management. You will help deliver impactful infrastructure projects that improve communities, working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of municipal capital projects, including stormwater, utilities, roads, and site improvements
• Review and coordinate permit applications (e.g., PADEP, PENNDOT), ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Coordinate field inspections, site visits, and coordinate with clients and agency representatives
• Help develop project budgets, monitor performance in project management system, and support billing and invoicing efforts
• Represent the company in meetings, contribute to proposals, and support business development in the municipal sector
• Review plans, specifications, contract documents, cost opinions, and funding applications
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all calculations, reports, and design criteria
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and clients to deliver successful projects
• Participate in staff training and provide input on staffing needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• E.I.T. Certification required or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience supporting municipal engineering representatives, with a focus on municipal consulting, SALDO Ordinance & Plan review, stormwater, PADEP permits, and specification writing
• Experience reviewing drainage, stormwater management, erosion & sedimentation control calculations and reports
• Experience with project manuals, construction specifications, contract administration, and subdivision and land development ordinances for municipal plan reviews
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a client‑focused approach
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Hydraflow Storm Sewers (or similar stormwater modeling programs)
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well‑being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company‑funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri‑state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half‑Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We’ve also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member’s contribution. Apply now to be part of a company that truly values its people.