Assistant Project Manager (Land Development)
Assistant Project Manager supporting commercial land development projects from concept through construction, handling site layout, grading, utility design, permitting, and client coordination using Civil 3D and related tools.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Mesa, Arizona, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active Civil Professional Engineer (PE) license or 4–6 years of progressive civil design experience
- Proven background in commercial site design, storm drainage, grading, and utility systems
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and local permitting/entitlement processes
- Strong communication skills and interest in team leadership and client management
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field
- Professional Engineering License
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with land development projects
- Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and Pipe Networks
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with high emotional intelligence
- Ability to monitor project progress from financial and schedule perspective, identifying scope creep
- Strong understanding of civil engineering design processes, plan set preparation, and agency approvals
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately and prioritize multiple tasks in a complex matrix environment
- Effectively delegates tasks to focus on management responsibilities
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
Full description
Reports To: Project Manager
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Ready to bridge the gap between design engineering and project leadership? We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Land Development team.
In this role, you will work directly alongside Senior Project Managers to drive high-profile commercial land development projects from concept through construction. You’ll play a key part in site layout, grading, utility design, municipal permitting, and client coordination, all while developing the technical and management skills needed to run your own project portfolio.
What You’ll Bring:
- Active Civil Professional Engineer (PE) license (recently licensed or 4–6 years of progressive civil design experience).
- Proven background in commercial site design, storm drainage, grading, and utility systems.
- Proficiency in Civil 3D and local permitting/entitlement processes.
- Strong communication skills and an interest in team leadership and client management.
- If you’re looking to step into management with mentorship from top industry leaders, apply today.
Primary Areas of Focus
- Professional Development
- Client Management
- Resource Management
- Proposals & Invoice Management
- Project Lifecycle
Core Responsibilities
- Assist the PM in managing and overseeing all team activities, including production documents, client management, internal team management, and project financials in partnership with Project Manager. Assist in the scheduling process.
- Prepare proposals, work order amendments, and subconsultant agreements for PM review and execution.
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- Attend client meetings. Engage in guided client interactions with the PM to understand goals and ensure the design meets their needs and specifications.
- Responsible for invoice task management, including change orders and additional services. Work with the PM to ensure accurate client invoicing.
- Responsible for the technical engineering components of the project
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- Provide quality assurance and control. Coach technical staff on project issues and general engineering principles.
- Assist the PM in assigning project tasks to team members promptly, provide clear direction on tasks and expectations on deliverables, and establish clear deadlines with team member affirmation.