Assistant Municipal Engineer​/Associate Project Manager

Assistant Municipal Engineer / Associate Project Manager

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 been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 900 professionals working in 14 different 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.

Role

Summary:

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Possess an Ohio professional engineering registration (PE).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in City projects such as roadway reconstructions, road programs, waterline and sewer replacements, etc.
• Experience working with MPO's such as AMATS and NOACA.
• Well-versed in ODOT LPA plan delivery, specifications and contract management.
• Experience leading design of LPA Projects a plus.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D / Micro Station Open Roads a plus.
• Roadway drainage design ability / experience a plus.
• Ability to regularly communicate with Project Managers and staff for workload sharing and technical reviews and training.
• Capable of leading multidiscipline teams using servant leadership to meet project deliverable and milestone goals.
• Experience developing and overseeing project scope, schedule, and fees for new projects and additional scope/services requested by clients that yield successful projects.
• Ability to attend and present at occasional evening meetings such as planning commission, City council meetings and the like.
• Complete technical tasks including design and quality review.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options for resolution including risks associated with each, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Proficient and influential, with the ability to guide cross-functional collaboration and mentor team members in a multi-discipline environment.
• Expert in written and verbal communication, capable of guiding teams, mentoring peers, and presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Assist with maintenance of proper quality assurance and quality control within the Group and in accordance with GPD's QA/QC Program, industry, and client standards and expectations.

• 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…