Land Development - TEST

GeoVerra; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuren is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Duluth, GA area to support Geotechnical project setup, scheduling, and field coordination. You will work with Senior Engineers, field crews, clients, and admin staff to ensure on-time execution and proper documentation.

You will review crew timesheets, assist with proposals, prepare project setups, coordinate field activities, and help with technical report preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, construction, engineering, CMT, geotechnical, environmental, drilling, or a related industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when issues require escalation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers with the preparation, organization, and completion of project reports.
• Gather and organize field data, laboratory results, project documentation, photographs, and other supporting information required for reports.
• Review reports for completeness, formatting, project information, and supporting documentation prior to final review.
• Coordinate with laboratory and field personnel to obtain missing information or documentation.
• Assist with maintaining report schedules and tracking outstanding reports.
• Ensure reports and project documentation are routed for appropriate technical review and approval.
• Dispatch and coordinate scheduled drilling, testing, inspection, and field service activities.
• Review upcoming schedules and verify that appropriate personnel, equipment, and resources are available.
• Communicate changes to project schedules, field conditions, cancellations, additions, and special instructions to affected personnel.
• Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts and ensuring field personnel have the information necessary to perform assigned work.
• Monitor scheduled work and communicate changes or delays to Project Managers and Senior Engineers.
• Ensure project numbers, locations, scope, contact information, and special instructions are accurately reflected on schedules.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the successful coordination, administration, preparing and execution of assigned Geotechnical projects set ups and scheduling of work. This position works closely with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, field personnel, clients, and administrative staff to ensure projects are properly scheduled, staffed, documented, permitted, and progressing according to established timelines and project requirements.

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for reviewing drilling crew timesheets, assisting with proposal preparation, preparing project set ups once awarded, prepare schedule of drilling crew, supporting Senior Engineers with technical report preparation, maintaining project schedules and timelines, coordinating field activities with Dispatch, and ensuring all required permits are obtained and paid for prior to scheduled work.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Engineering and Report Support

• Assist Senior Engineers with the preparation, organization, and completion of project reports.
• Gather and organize field data, laboratory results, project documentation, photographs, and other supporting information required for reports.
• Review reports for completeness, formatting, project information, and supporting documentation prior to final review.
• Coordinate with laboratory and field personnel to obtain missing information or documentation.
• Assist with maintaining report schedules and tracking outstanding reports.
• Ensure reports and project documentation are routed for appropriate technical review and approval.
• Scheduling and Dispatch Coordination
• Dispatch and coordinate scheduled drilling, testing, inspection, and field service activities.
• Review upcoming schedules and verify that appropriate personnel, equipment, and resources are available.
• Communicate changes to project schedules, field conditions, cancellations, additions, and special instructions to affected personnel.
• Assist in resolving scheduling conflicts and ensuring field personnel have the information necessary to perform assigned work.
• Monitor scheduled work and communicate changes or delays to Project Managers and Senior Engineers.
• Ensure project numbers, locations, scope, contact information, and special instructions are accurately reflected on schedules.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, construction, engineering, CMT, geotechnical, environmental, drilling, or a related industry is preferred.
• Experience working with field personnel and construction-related schedules preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review detailed information and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, drilling crews, clients, and management.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when issues require escalation.