What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager , Ports & Harbors - Chadds Ford, PA position at Bowman Consulting?
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Ports & Harbors Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Chadds Ford, PA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Execute assigned projects in a timely manner within the allocated budget through administration, technical and management techniques.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Bowman has an opportunity for a Ports & Harbors Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Chadds Ford, PA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
Execute assigned projects in a timely manner within the allocated budget through administration, technical and management techniques.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Assist management in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
- Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
- Define the scope of assigned projects and develop plan to accomplish projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules. Compile project status reports.
- Review with manager all project changes, contract alterations, additional work requests, and all other factors which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
- Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
- Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
- Participate in meetings with prospective clients, proposal preparations and establishment of budgets and schedules.
- Work with the Project Manager to review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
- Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
- Work with the Project Manager to: define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish project; monitor progress toward deliverable schedules; and compile project status reports.
- Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
- Assist in the collection of outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
- Participate in marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
- Coordinate with the project managers, design staff and CAD technicians to produce and deliver Ports & Harbors projects deliverables including design drawings, specifications and reports
- Responsible for preparation, QA/QC review and validation of structural and civil design deliverables during the conceptual design, detail design, tender documentation, construction documentation and inspection reports.
- Conduct site visits and existing infrastructure assessments to ensure compliance with design intent and quality standards.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective communication and project coordination.
- Set up CADD standards and provide training to junior staff for ensuring adherence to the firm's quality and design standards.
- Integrate Hydrographic and Conditions Assessment Survey data in 3D GIS and VGIS platform
- Prepare and maintain project schedules and coordinate with staff on resource management to meet short term and long-term business requirements.
- Track design and drawing changes, document them and confirm final design deliverables meet the client’s quality and project technical requirements
- Prepare drawings and presentation using PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit and BIM Software
- Prepare renderings, conceptual layout, land-use plan integrating input from Port Planners and Design Engineers for demonstrating alternative conceptual layouts and innovative solutions.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
- Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
- Seven or more (7 ) years of engineering or related land development experience to include professional project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience with computer applications and design software such as STAAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MDX, LEAP etc.
- Demonstrated experience with IDOT and AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
