Assistant Engineering Manager

Jobgether

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead civil engineering projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will manage technical tasks, supervise engineering staff, and oversee project deliverables, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely completion. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, clients, and other engineering discipline leads, while also contributing to proposals, budgets, and project planning. You will have the chance to conduct field assessments, mentor staff, and implement innovative solutions that drive project success. The position is hybrid or fully remote for the right candidate, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Travel to project sites or client meetings may be required, enhancing your exposure to diverse projects and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant civil engineering experience, including project management and staff supervision.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; reciprocity in multiple states is a plus.
• Strong understanding of current engineering principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, analyze complex technical issues, and apply risk management principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Experience in proposal preparation, budgeting, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency in project planning, technical documentation, and QA/QC processes.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites or offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; reciprocity in multiple states is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering project tasks, including site grading, drainage, erosion control, stormwater management, and permitting.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, delegating work, reviewing calculations, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Develop proposals, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with project scope and client expectations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering leads to coordinate resources, QA/QC peer reviews, and project planning.
• Conduct field condition assessments, perform bid and construction phase services, respond to contractor inquiries, and review change order documentation.
• Maintain communication with clients, project managers, and team members to ensure project objectives and deadlines are met.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to analyze complex problems, implement innovative solutions, and maintain ethical and sustainable project practices.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-based salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays.
• 401(k) company match and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Hybrid or remote work flexibility depending on candidate and project needs.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects with career development and leadership growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees