Civil Design Assistant Project Manager

CyberCoders; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/PTO 17 days

Medical insurance 85% premium

Dental 85% premium

Vision 85% premium

401k match 50% up to 6%

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid work schedule 3 days in office,

2 days remote

Tuition reimbursement $2000–$3000

Professional memberships

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a proactive Civil Assistant Project Manager to support land development projects across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. You will assist with planning, design, permitting and construction, focusing on grading, drainage and stormwater management, while coordinating with engineers, clients and regulators.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, hands-on site development experience and the ability to manage schedules, budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years of land development and civil/site engineering experience.
• PE license or progressing toward licensure (e.g., EIT).
• Experience with site design, grading, drainage and stormwater management.
• Knowledge of zoning and permitting processes for land development.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control and earthwork analysis.
• Strong project coordination, communication and subconsultant management.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, permitting and construction phases of land development projects.
• Prepare and review design documents, calculations and reports for grading, drainage and stormwater management.
• Develop project schedules, budgets and scope tracking; assist with cost estimating and change orders.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies and internal teams to obtain permits and resolve design issues.
• Perform site visits and construction observations to verify compliance with plans.
• Assist QA/QC reviews of drawings and deliverables for consistency and accuracy.
• Use MicroStation and/or AutoCAD/Civil3D to produce site plans and construction details.
• Assist with bid packages, subcontractor coordination and submittal evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development activities.

Skills

Site design

Grading

Drainage

Stormwater management

Regulatory permitting

Project coordination

Client communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Job description

Civil Assistant Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Civil Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery for land development projects across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will assist project managers in planning, coordinating and executing civil engineering design and construction activities, with a focus on site grading, drainage and stormwater management. This role requires a strong civil engineering background, hands-on experience in land development, and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients and regulatory agencies to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the planning, design, permitting and construction phases of land development projects (residential, commercial, industrial).
• Prepare and review civil engineering design documents, calculations and technical reports related to grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and earthwork analysis.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and scope tracking; assist with cost estimating and change order documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies and internal teams to obtain permits, resolve design issues and ensure compliance with zoning and local regulations.
• Perform site visits and construction observations to verify compliance with approved plans and to document site conditions and progress.
• Assist with QA/QC reviews of drawings and deliverables; ensure consistency and technical accuracy across project documentation.
• Use MicroStation and/or Civil3D, AutoCAD to produce and edit site plans, grading plans, utility plans and construction details.
• Support preparation of bid packages, subcontractor coordination and evaluation of contractor submittals.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff; delegate tasks and review work to promote professional development and maintain project quality.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation, scope development and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in land development and civil/site engineering.
• Proven experience with site design, grading, drainage and stormwater management.
• Strong understanding of zoning, permitting processes and local regulatory requirements for land development projects.
• Proficiency with MicroStationand/or AutoCAD/Civil3Dis highly desirable.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control practices, earthwork analysis and spillway design is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or demonstrated progression to obtaining (ex. EIT)
• Demonstrated project coordination skills including schedule and budget tracking, client communication and subconsultant management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports and present to clients and agencies.

Benefits

• Vacation/PTO - 17 days PTO, 9 paid holidays
• Medical - Company pays at least 85% of insurance premium
• Dental - Company pays at least 85% of insurance premium
• Vision - Company pays at least 85% of insurance premium
• 401k - Company match 50% up to 6% of contribution, fully vested following 4 years of employment
• Bonus - Discretionary
• Hybrid or Flex schedules available - Following an initial period of 3 months, a hybrid work schedule is available. 3days office | 2days remote
• Tuition Reimbursement - $2000 for undergraduate and $3000 for graduate programs per year.
• Professional Memberships - company pays for 1 professional membership per year.