What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager - Engineering position at City of Grand Rapids?
The City of Grand Rapids offers a highly collaborative environment where we support one another to build a vibrant community. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll be part of a team that values communication, organization, and self-motivation. You’ll work closely with experienced staff while sharing project information with the public. The Engineering Department is committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to expand your technical and managerial knowledge.
In addition to a dynamic work culture, we offer great benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1, a 7% 401a contribution with employer matching, paid vacation and sick time, 12 paid holidays, paid parking (if applicable), and more. You’ll also have access to tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, paid parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling.
Join us in supporting a thriving community while growing in your career!
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Supervises the work of assigned personnel; participates in hiring, training and disciplinary actions; delegates work assignments; conducts performance evaluations
- Facilitates meetings as necessary to communicate the project requirements of both design and construction engineering services provided by the department; provides assistance with the development of project agreements and proposals as needed
- Establishes a quality plan for each project and develops a project budget; develops a process to monitor and evaluate the financial metrics for projects; assists with implementation of the evaluation tool during the course of project work to ensure requirements will be met upon project completion
- Coordinates and manages the project bidding and negotiation process
- Monitors project schedules and budgets; makes recommendations for corrective steps to address issues; assists with resolving problems which may adversely affect either a project schedule or budget goal as they arise
- Assists with the coordination of research and the collection of all data pertinent to projects, including surveys, codes, soil reports and other required information
- Provides assistance in coordinating the development of schematics, design development, final design and construction documents for projects
- Completes and maintains all project documentation for records
- Responds to citizen and commissioner requests and complaints; attends Public Information Meetings
- Performs related work as required
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field
- At least three (3) to five (5) years of civil engineering design, project management, construction management/inspection experience
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
We offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Salary : $85,709 - $109,422
