Assistant Project Manager, Ports & Harbors

Bowman Consulting; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Glen Mills, PA, is seeking a Ports & Harbors Assistant Project Manager to execute and manage projects effectively. The role requires coordinating with various departments and maintaining strong client relationships to deliver on project goals within budget.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have over 7 years of relevant experience, including strong project management skills and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Seven or more (7+) years of engineering or related land development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with IDOT and AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned projects through administration, technical and management techniques.
• Define the scope of assigned projects and develop a plan to accomplish them.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet project requirements.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Team Collaboration

Marketing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

STAAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Ports & Harbors Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Glen Mills, PA.

Purpose

Execute assigned projects in a timely manner within the allocated budget through administration, technical and management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Assist management in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Define the scope of assigned projects and develop plan to accomplish projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules. Compile project status reports.
• Review with manager all project changes, contract alterations, additional work requests, and all other factors which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
• Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Participate in meetings with prospective clients, proposal preparations and establishment of budgets and schedules.
• Work with the Project Manager to review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Work with the Project Manager to define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish project; monitor progress toward deliverable schedules; and compile project status reports.
• Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Assist in the collection of outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
• Participate in marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Coordinate with the project managers, design staff and CAD technicians to produce and deliver Ports & Harbors projects deliverables including design drawings, specifications and reports.
• Responsible for preparation, QA/QC review and validation of structural and civil design deliverables during the conceptual design, detail design, tender documentation, construction documentation and inspection reports.
• Conduct site visits and existing infrastructure assessments to ensure compliance with design intent and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective communication and project coordination.
• Set up CADD standards and provide training to junior staff for ensuring adherence to the firm's quality and design standards.
• Integrate Hydrographic and Conditions Assessment Survey data in 3D GIS and VGIS platform.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and coordinate with staff on resource management to meet short term and long-term business requirements.
• Track design and drawing changes, document them and confirm final design deliverables meet the client’s quality and project technical requirements.
• Prepare drawings and presentation using PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit and BIM Software.
• Prepare renderings, conceptual layout, land-use plan integrating input from Port Planners and Design Engineers for demonstrating alternative conceptual layouts and innovative solutions.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Seven or more (7+) years of engineering or related land development experience to include professional project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with computer applications and design software such as STAAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MDX, LEAP etc.
• Demonstrated experience with IDOT and AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [e-mail].