Assistant Project Manager - Culvert Inspection

• Location 4950 Genesee St,Suite 100,Buffalo, NY, 14225,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Construction Inspection, Project Management

GPI is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our NYSDOT Large Culvert Inspection Program. This position is responsible for assisting with project planning, scheduling, coordination, tracking, and overall program administration to help ensure inspection assignments are completed efficiently and on schedule. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are?

If so,
GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:

• Assist with the management and execution of the inspection program to support timely project completion.
• Coordinate and distribute inspection assignments to field teams based on project needs, deadlines, and available resources.
• Develop and maintain project schedules while monitoring deliverables, deadlines, and overall progress.
• Utilize databases and project management tools to track progress, maintain records, and generate reports.
• Coordinate project logistics, access requirements, permitting, and other project-related activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical staff, clients, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Support project reporting, budget tracking, invoicing, and other administrative functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize scheduling, and reduce project costs.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with project coordination, scheduling, operations management, construction administration, engineering support, or transportation-related projects is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V