Assistant Project Manager, Structural Engineer (EIT)

Ascent Engineering Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Hybrid work

401k match

Career development

Job summary

Stratus, a multidisciplinary engineering and design firm, seeks an Assistant Project Manager in New York, NY. You will oversee investigations related to building envelopes, façades, and surrounding site conditions, coordinating field and office activities with staff.

The role requires coordinating with teams, reviewing reports, and ensuring timely project completion. The position is based in Manhattan with moderate travel; 3–6 years in building assessment and project management is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or applicable work experience.
• 3–6 years of building assessment and/or design for existing buildings.
• Direct experience with project and staff management and development.
• Ability to delegate project tasks to direct reports.
• Experience with existing-building forensic structural framing.
• Ability to perform field investigations, structural analysis, repair design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Based in Manhattan, NY with moderate travel and a valid driver's license.
• Preferred: experience with parking structures and Local Law 126 work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical and administrative aspects of façade/roofing service opportunities from proposal to final acceptance by client.
• Review design/analysis specifications and calculations for accuracy and updates.
• Ensure contractors adhere to contract documents and prepare summary documentation.
• Review technical reports for clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets; coordinate staffing for each project.
• Mentor new team members on processes, policies, safety, and time reporting.

Skills

Building assessment experience

Project and staff management

Delegation of tasks

Field investigations

Structural analysis

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or applicable work experience

Job description

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Full Time New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1392

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

PVEDI recently partnered with Stratus, and is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager to the team. The Assistant Project manager is responsible for contributing to oversight of service teams that perform investigation, analysis, and examination of a building as it relates to the structural elements, building envelope (façade/roof) and surrounding site conditions that affect the building’s overall performance. Review of ongoing work (reports, correspondence, calculations, drawings, etc.) of staff for the completion of project activities (field and office).

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical and administrative aspects of new façade/roofing service opportunities from proposal preparation to final acceptance by client.
• Review design/analysis specifications and calculations for active to ensure they are accurate and updated.
• Ensure contractors adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepare summary documentation for presentation with results of investigations.
• Reviews and comment on technical reports ensuring structure and language utilized is easily understood by client and grammatically correct.
• Maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets; identifies resources to be used for each project ensuring that all projects are sufficiently staffed and kept on schedule in accordance with client agreements.
• Mentors new team members regarding work processes, company policies, safety, time reporting, and general office rules.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or applicable work experience.
• 3-6 years of Building assessment and/or design in support of existing building projects and initiatives, inclusive of exterior envelope.
• Direct experience with project and staff management and development team members related to team skill development, processes, compliance, team building with engineering staff and other design consulting and construction professionals.
• Ability to delegate project specific tasks to direct reports.
• Working knowledge of existing-building and forensic experience structural framing.
• Ability to perform field investigations, structural analysis, repair design, technical documentation, and construction administration.
• The position is based in Manhattan, NY and will involve moderate travel. Job requires the ability to navigate urban, rural, and industrial sites. Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.Preferred
• Experience with parking structures and Local Law 126 work is preferred

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.