Assistant Municipal Engineer​/Associate Project Manager

Overview

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients.

This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has provided architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 900 professionals in 14 offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us. From day one, you’ll be supported with training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow your career.

At GPD, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a culture that encourages you to explore your potential, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact.

Guide project teams and mentor engineers while leading design efforts. You’ll ensure technical accuracy, drive quality, and help shape project outcomes. This position is ideal for those who thrive in leadership roles, enjoy mentoring others, and are ready to guide project execution while driving technical excellence and team development. GPD is looking to continue to grow, and we are excited to hire a Civil engineer that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit GPD is founded on in our Akron, Independence or Columbus, Ohio offices.

This engineer will work on a multidisciplinary team to support the City Engineers to complete projects, as well as to work with City staff and internal GPD team members to advance the City’s Engineering priorities.

• Project Management in our Public Works/Municipal group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline in the development of municipal design and planning projects: this includes survey, environmental assessment, geotechnical, roadway and bridge disciplines.
• Technical oversight: leading the engineering design and documentation technical execution of engineering design and documentation, guiding the application of client standards and design codes related to design requirements, and mentoring less experienced engineers in technical growth and QA practices to foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Technical support: as a member of the Public Works Group, you will likely provide technical support to other teams within GPD like Roadway, Traffic and Transportation, while leading the engineering design and documentation with an emphasis on municipal and city projects to ensure task and technical execution for the municipalities we serve.
• Client Engagement and Management offers a chance for the Project Manager to develop and build programs and client relationships to grow this team: this includes coordination with City Staffs, interaction with City Manager / Mayor / Service Director, attending committee and council meetings and coordination with construction inspectors and coordinators in project oversight. This also includes an understanding clients’ needs and how they translate into specific scope and reporting systems.
  
  This person will build strong relationships and be a strong communicator with our client city leaders.
• Mentoring and developing the Public Works team to further our success in the industry: this includes civil engineering and technical training but empowering teammates to find their passion and skills in our industry and translating that to continued career success.
• Administrative oversight: using Key Performance indicators, developing, communicating, and tracking workflow tasks, scheduling, championing GPD’s quality assurance and client standards, and ensuring that project documents are consistent with project plans and within…