Associate Project Manager - Site Design

Olsson•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. 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.