Assistant Project Manager - Waterway Structures

Assistant Project Manager - Waterway Structures

$100,000 to $115,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), remote work

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our elite Waterway Structures team! From massive dams and locks to intricate piers and breakwaters, our projects are as unique as the environments they protect. Join our team and help shape the nation's waterfronts!

As a national leader, we don't just design structures; we solve complex puzzles on a grand scale. You'll lead talented design teams through the entire project lifecycle from the first site investigation to final construction. Whether you're working from the office or utilizing our remote work flexibility, you'll be at the forefront of sustainable engineering, protecting our most valuable resources while delivering world-class solutions.

Project & Financial Management

• Deliver complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring all deliverables meet strict budget constraints, aggressive schedules, and high client standards.
• Drive project profitability through proactive resource allocation, risk mitigation, and strategic financial oversight.
• Monitor operational metrics by analyzing monthly labor and cost reports to ensure project performance aligns with established corporate benchmarks.
• Manage administrative workflows for assigned teams, including the oversight of timesheet approvals, performance evaluations, and daily operational supervision.

Business Development & Client Strategy

• Cultivate long-term partnerships with key clients while identifying and capturing opportunities to expand the firm's market share.
• Spearhead business growth by identifying service gaps for existing clients and pursuing high-value leads with new prospects.
• Architect comprehensive proposals, defining project scopes and fee structures that balance competitive pricing with technical rigor.

Leadership & Compliance

• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering their growth in technical expertise and business acumen while aligning their progress with corporate objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring strict adherence to company health and safety programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• 5+ years of project management experience OR a bachelor's degree/PM certification with equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to lead multi-discipline projects for private, state, and federal clients.
• Prior experience with MS Project, MS Office, and PDF editing software.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program;
Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.