Civil Assistant Project Manager 03195 LBYD

Location: Nashville, TN
Title: Civil Assistant Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: 0-25%

“Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsiveness” has become a staple across our company and is present in the work we do on a daily basis. Service is at the heart of our culture; consistently exceeding expectations allows us to build lasting relationships with our clients and our employees. Driven by our core values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Exceptional Service, and a “Can Do” Attitude, we approach our roles within all projects with professionalism and a team mentality. Dedicated to these values, we take pride and ownership in every project and have created a culture that is well defined and unique.

LBYD was founded in 1973 with the incorporation of E. Glenn Bishop & Associates. In 1978, with the merger of the structural engineering firm Lane & Hodnett Structural Engineers, the firm became Lane/Bishop/Hodnett, Inc. In 1987, the firm became LaneBishopYorkDelahay Inc., which is known today as LBYD Engineers. In 2001, LBYD began offering civil engineering services. With the addition of the civil department and the continued commitment of our structural department, LBYD has experienced growth at a phenomenal rate. We continue to pursue growth opportunities evidenced by opening more branch offices throughout the Southeast region.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is expected to gain exposure and training in executing project management responsibilities. The Assistant Project Manager’s assignments will vary from specific project responsibilities to managing projects with growing complexity. As the APM grows in experience, he/she may be called upon to assume full Project Management responsibilities for a project within their experience capabilities. Assignments will be made based on consideration of project type, size, appropriateness, and overall project management workload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs work involving the application of all conventional aspects of civil engineering to the functional area of the assignment.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Conceptualizes the initial engineering design approach for major phases of projects or has production management responsibility for the civil engineering work on a project of limited scope.
• Resolves a variety of complex issues, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Learning to manage the design and administration process including scheduling work, coordinating design assignments, preparation of proposals, preparation and production of plans and specifications, review of proposal and construction information requests, project budgeting and invoicing and project related client management.
• Learning to supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
• Training less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Serving as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Participates in contract proposals and administration; periodically observes and reports on project construction.
• Takes initiative in leading design tasks

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be required present at public hearings
• May be required to travel periodically to project meetings and construction sites. Typically, day trips or overnight trips, however occasionally longer trips are necessary.
• Performs other duties assigned by a Principal or Project Manager.
• Work alongside functional departments to fulfill corporate needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in site development or related field

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to delegate tasks to others
• Ability to design all components of a project
• Aptitude to lead others in design of a project and ensure project completeness
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage use of time both personally and other team members
• Strong verbal communications and technical writing skills
• Proven ability to communicate with internal and external project team members, various stakeholders including clients, jurisdictional and utility authorities, and members of the community.
• Ability to prepare