Land Development Assistant Project Manager

NV5•Duluth, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a talented and motivated Land Development Assistant Project Manager to join their growing team. This role supports a variety of commercial, industrial, and site development projects. The Land Development Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in the planning, design, permitting, and execution of land development projects. This position combines technical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities, including overseeing design efforts, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies, mentoring junior staff, and managing project schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with strong civil engineering design experience, a thorough understanding of land development processes, and the ability to lead projects from concept through construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience in transportation and/or site civil design
Includes a combination of roadway, interstate, traffic, stormwater, irrigation design, and utility relocations
Minimum 5 years of experience managing tasks, projects (small to large scale), and professional/technical staff
Proven ability to manage project budgets effectively
Strong understanding of transportation design and construction standards
Skilled in developing relationships with municipal, county, and state agencies for transportation and/or site civil projects
Proficient in design software including: MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads Designer (ORD)
Proficient in design software including: Autodesk Civil3D 2018
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
Ability to adapt and respond quickly under pressure
Strong team mentality and a positive, proactive attitude
Experience with GDOT and local municipalities roadway design projects
Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience with traffic signal and roundabout design is a plus
Additional experience in traffic engineering, environmental constraints, hydraulics, and drainage is a plus
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable but not mandatory
GSWCC Level II Design Professional Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and oversee construction documents, engineering reports, technical specifications, and design calculations for land development projects.
Lead the design and preparation of site layout plans, grading and drainage plans, utility infrastructure plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and stormwater management systems.
Develop civil site design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses to support project designs.
Lead permitting efforts and coordinate approvals with local, state, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with clients, project managers, consultants, and jurisdictional authorities throughout project development.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of plans, calculations, and technical documents.
Manage project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
Assist with proposal preparation, fee estimates, bidding processes, and contract administration.
Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase services, including monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with design intent.
Review and inspect erosion control measures and provide field support during construction.
Mentor and support junior engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on a variety of public and private sector projects.