Assistant Project Manager

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager manages/supervises work for one or more assigned projects. The incumbent assists in planning, scheduling, and controlling preliminary and final designs, construction, equipment procurement, and operational planning for major construction projects within and/or impacting the Authority. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the inspection and technical work performance of staff. Works under limited supervision, following Authority policies and procedures, referring exceptions to the Project Manager or higher authority.

Principal Job Duties

• Coordinates review of scope for final designs; prepares cost estimates and negotiates contracts with consultants.
• Directs and controls consultants during design and planning; reviews designs, drawings, life-cycle costs, and specs; coordinates technical reviews.
• Analyzes design and construction change orders, claims, and supplemental agreements; assists in negotiations.
• Recommends schedule changes to ensure timely completion; reviews and recommends variations; prepares activity reports.
• Develops/obtains data for project planning, scheduling, and control; manages design costs/schedules.
• Secures approvals for design and contract documents; schedules presentations; obtains approvals before advertisement.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure construction conforms to plans; investigates problems and develops engineering solutions.
• Reviews and updates construction records; prepares required staff documentation.
• Supervises subordinate staff: hiring, discipline, grievance resolution, duty assignments, training, performance evaluations.
• Maintains sound employee/union relations while upholding management’s interests.
• Establishes work plans for subordinates and conducts evaluations.
• Attends/hosts project coordination meetings.
• Prepares project correspondence with consultants, contractors, departments, and outside agencies.
• Provides timely budget information for procurement actions.
• Assumes duties of Project Manager when required.

Other Duties

• Promotes safety culture, accountability, and compliance with Agency Safety Plan and Safety Management System principles.

Knowledge

• Principles, practices, and techniques of construction project management.
• Application of new developments to complex engineering and management problems.
• Development and comprehension of technical, contractual, and legal documentation.

Skills

• Skilled in project controls (critical path scheduling, budget systems).
• Skilled at negotiating with consultants.
• Skilled at communication across all levels.

Abilities

• Independently organize and execute assignments.
• Lead professional personnel effectively.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates per Authority policies.
• Work with employee representatives to resolve labor issues.
• Establish/maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software

• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project, Teams, SharePoint).
• Construction Document Management (e.g., Procore).
• Financial management software (e.g., PeopleSoft).

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning, or related.
• OR High School Diploma + 4 years in engineering, design, planning, architecture, or construction project management.

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years progressively responsible experience (preferably in transit/rail).
• Experience negotiating with contractors/consultants.
• Supervising professional, trade, or technical staff.

Minimum Certification/Licensure:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Level 2 within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related.

Compensation Range:

$87,509.45 - $116,679.27

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right