Assistant Project Manager
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Operations Engineer
Overview
At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.
We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.
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What You’ll DoAs an Assistant Project Manager, you will support planning, coordination, and delivery of multi‑discipline projects in healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, sports & entertainment, and other markets while advancing your project leadership skills. Every colleague has a voice and a stake in our success through our ESOP, and we are driven by our mission to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Responsibilities- Assist with development and maintenance of scope, work plans, schedules, and deliverable milestones.
- Coordinate tasks across multi‑discipline design teams and subconsultants; monitor dependencies and handoffs.
- Prepare and run efficient project kick‑offs; capture roles, assumptions, decisions, and action items.
- Track budgets, earned value, and fee burn; monitor invoices, change orders, and additional services.
- Maintain RFI, submittal, and decision logs; follow through to closure with clear ownership.
- Support QA/QC plans and timely reviews; ensure submittals and deliverables meet standards and contracts.
- Update resource plans and man‑hour projections in project systems; surface variances early.
- Coordinate proposal amendments, add services, and contract exhibits with guidance from the PM.
- Facilitate client and design partner meetings; distribute agendas, notes, and next steps promptly.
- Manage document control and versioning so teams work from the correct information.
- Monitor project risks and issues; propose mitigation options and escalate when thresholds are met.
- Support procurement and permitting schedules, close‑out checklists, lessons learned, and archive.
- Technical or bachelor’s degree
- 3-7 years of experience along a Project Manager career track
- Experience coordinating design and construction teams within an AEC environment.
- Working knowledge of project financials (budgets, earned value, invoices, change orders).
- Familiarity with scheduling and resource planning tools and basic risk management concepts.
- Client‑facing communication skills with clear follow‑through and meeting facilitation.
- Ability to analyze trade‑offs, recommend options, and support decisions with data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with project platforms.
- Growth mindset with desire to deepen technical understanding and project leadership responsibilities.
- 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company‑funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
- Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
- Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
EEO Disabled/Veterans
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