Assistant Project Manager - Civil/Site

Overview

Join our Civil/Site team in Miami, FL as an Assistant Project Manager ! This is a great opportunity for an experienced land development professional ready to take the next step in project management. You’ll help lead projects from planning through design, coordinate project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and work directly with clients and regulatory agencies. The role will support a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects while providing opportunities to mentor junior staff and continue growing your leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by supervisor.

• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.

• Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.

• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.

• Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.

• Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval.

• Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meeting).

• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.

• Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.

• Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations related to his/her projects.

• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.

• Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.

• May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• 8+ years of Land Development Design.

• Experience in Residential, Commercial, & Industrial.

• PE preferred.

• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.

• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading and other site development related designs.

• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.

• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.

• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.

• Construction oversight experience a plus.

• Dedicated, responsive, and organized.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.