Assistant Project Manager | Municipal & Water Resources

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - HRG is actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Lancaster, PA office. This role involves supporting project managers throughout all phases of civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery of impactful infrastructure initiatives. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on municipal consulting and project management.

Responsibilities include assisting with project design, coordinating permit applications, managing budgets, and participating in meetings. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and collaboration skills, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and be willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience in municipal consulting.
• E.I.T. Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with project manuals and construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of municipal and water resources projects.
• Prepare and coordinate permit applications for compliance.
• Participate in site visits and contractor meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

HydroCAD

Hydraflow Storm Sewers

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 for our Lancaster, PA office. As an Assistant Project Manager with HRG, you will support project managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, gaining hands‑on experience in civil engineering project management. You will help deliver impactful infrastructure projects that improve communities, working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of municipal and water resources projects, including stormwater, utilities, roads, and site improvements.
• Prepare and coordinate permit applications (e.g., PADEP, PENNDOT), ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in site visits, contractor meetings, and review of submittals to ensure project quality and compliance.
• Help develop project budgets, monitor performance in the 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.
• Prepare 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 a related field.
• E.I.T. Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience, with a focus on municipal consulting, stormwater, roads, utilities, construction administration, ordinance, plan review, PADEP permits, grant applications, project presentations, and specification writing.
• Experience preparing 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 US Driver’s License is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.