Assistant Project Manager- Site Development

Jimmy Jazz; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EHRA Engineering is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Houston to support the development of construction drawings for commercial development projects. You will work alongside a Project Manager to minimize impacts and maximize site usage, while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities include managing project planning across commercial and industrial sectors, attending client and agency meetings, and overseeing CAD personnel to ensure accurate plan production.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in managing design tasks and project deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate design options and solutions.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and technologies applied to site development.
• Reliability and accountability in meeting project commitments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and plan development for multi-family, commercial/retail, industrial, and other types of projects.
• Contribute to concept development and design analyses, evaluating engineering options.
• Lead client meetings with minimal supervision and coordinate with team members and agencies.
• Mentor staff and oversee CAD Drafters/Designers and Engineers to ensure quality plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Complex problem solving

Engineering and technology

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation (Texas)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

• Location 10011 Meadowglen Ln,Houston, TX, 77042-3775,United States
• Job Category Site Development
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 1%
• Manage Others No

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager will work alongside a Project Manager committed to EHRA’s role of creating community use areas; assisting the Project Manager in the development of construction drawings for commercial development projects, minimizing impacts and maximizing site usage. As an APM you will provide oversight on projects while mentoring upcoming team members.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing projects and plan development for multi-family, commercial/retail, industrial, and other types of projects.
• Responsible for concept development and participate in the design analyses, independently evaluating, selecting, and applying engineering assessment for potential tracts.
• Able to attend and conduct meetings successfully with clients, team members, and reviewing agencies with minimal assistance from a Project Manager.
• Build relationships with clients, community leaders and government officials.
• Execute client project requirements to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Manage the work of CAD Drafters/Designers and Engineers to ensure accurate and quality plan production.
• Oversee and mentor the development of staff within their project team.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Attention To Detail- Job requires being careful and thorough about detail in completing work tasks.
• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Engineering and Technology- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of company services.
• Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Education, certification and experience:

• 4+ years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the state of Texas.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid TX Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be requested.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid working knowledge of Civil 3D/AutoCAD software.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is frequently a sedentary role operating in variable settings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continually required to talk or hear.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, digital camera and devices.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join EHRA?

At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. Join our team and take the next step in your career journey with opportunities for growth and development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.