Associate Project Manager - Site Design

Olsson • Omaha, IA

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About The Position

Olsson provides multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. The Associate Project Manager role oversees project deliverables and completion for small-to mid-sized projects for the team. This position is involved in the full project life cycle and is responsible for ensuring timely completion of projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. This role leads the successful delivery of projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control
• 8+ years of experience in site design and development
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Responsibilities

• Assembles project teams and assigns individual responsibilities to ensure technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
• Creates and communicates project scope, schedule, and budget with the project team, client, and contractors and serves as primary liaison by informing all parties of project progress and challenges.
• Develops project budgets, reviews costs, and tracks adherence of planned budget to maintain client satisfaction and contribute to the execution and financial success of projects.
• Secures appropriate resources for all stages of the project, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Recognizes potential risks or additional costs within project plans and implements strategies to minimize impact.
• Organizes and conducts routine project meetings with the client and project team to establish alignment on project expectations and performance.
• Documents all project deliverables and maintains records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients to secure future work.
• Coordinates contract negotiations.
• Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project assurance services resources.
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees