Land Development Assistant Project Manager - Civil/Site

Colliers Engineering & Design • Town "n" Country, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its Civil/Site team in Tampa, Florida. The role supports the Project Manager with technical and administrative direction, project supervision and management, leadership, profitability, and client management for the project design team. The Assistant Project Manager is accountable to the Project Manager for project management and financial performance, technical proposals and invoices, budget monitoring, staff supervision, scheduling, and civil engineering design tasks. The role uses AutoCAD and collaborates with office staff and senior management to complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.

Projects may include warehousing complexes, sports arenas, residential developments, and mixed-use establishments. The position may oversee assigned staff, including timesheet review and approval, performance evaluations, and daily supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 8 years of land development design experience.
• Experience in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of local city, county, and state land-use processes and regulations.
• Technical proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading, and other site-development-related design.
• Demonstrated Civil 3D skills and ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Construction oversight experience is a plus.
• Dedicated, responsive, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing effective work plans and man-hour budgets for supervisor approval.
• Monitor project schedules and capital cost budgets to meet client needs.
• Oversee work and productivity on assigned projects.
• Work toward predetermined profit, productivity, and deliverable-schedule goals.
• Participate in or lead team meetings and ensure project review and approval procedures are followed before completed work is submitted.
• Negotiate client scope changes related to project budgets and schedules, subject to supervisor approval.
• Ensure project work complies with designated QA/QC standards, systems, and procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate with project employees to support high utilization rates, including through project team meetings.
• Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to monitor progress against established project goals.
• Help mentor junior staff in sound technical and business practices and corporate objectives.
• Assist with preparation for public hearings, meetings, and other project presentations.
• Coordinate with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit client bills, and follow up with clients regarding timely payment.
• Follow the Health and Safety program and applicable standard operating procedures.
• May oversee assigned staff, including timesheet review and approval, performance evaluations, and daily supervision.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked beyond 40 billable hours in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free in-house access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Opportunities to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level