Assistant Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Short- & Long-term Disability

Paid Life & AD&D

Parental Leave

Mass/Public Transit Program

Telemedicine & EAP

Job summary

Gresham Smith, based in Dallas, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support monthly billing, analyze project data, and help develop revenue projections. You will coordinate contracts, insurance compliance, and expenses while collaborating with Accounting, the Market Analyst, and Project Managers.

The ideal candidate has an accounting/finance or related degree with 5+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5+ years in a comparable role.
• Experience with financial tracking, reporting and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the monthly billing process and liaise among Accounting, Market Analyst, and Project Managers.
• Analyze project data and provide reports on budgets, spent and planned labor and expenses.
• Assist with resource planning and prepare project revenue projections.
• Coordinate consultant activities, including setup, contracts, and insurance compliance.
• Manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout; support documentation and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

At Gresham Smith , we call it Genuine Ingenuity . Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• An associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of five years of experience in a comparable role, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of the education requirement
• Experience with business accounting and project administration functions
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess, interpret, and organize complex data
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Project for financial tracking and planning is beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, particularly when conveying complex financial information

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will:

• Facilitate the monthly billing process and serve as a liaison among Accounting, the Market Analyst, and Project Managers
• Analyze project data and provide clear reporting to Project Managers and project teams, including budgets, spent and planned labor, and expenses
• Assist with resource planning and prepare project revenue projections
• Coordinate consultant activities, including setup, contracts, insurance compliance, and expense tracking
• Manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout
• Administer project contracts and support related documentation and compliance requirements
• Ensure project insurance remains current and complies with the requirements of each project contract
• Compile and calculate data to support fee proposal development

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth:

In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares:

93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.