What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager - Transportation Market position at Gresham Smith?
About Us
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field preferred, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in a comparable role, or 10 years of experience in lieu of education requirements
- Strong financial skills with excellent analytical abilities to assess, interpret, and organize data
- Highly detail-oriented and efficient with meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Proactive and self-motivated, especially in identifying financial discrepancies and providing solutions
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in conveying complex financial information
- Experience in business accounting and project administration functions
- Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate to advanced level for financial analysis and reporting
- Experience with VantagePoint and Microsoft Project for financial tracking and planning is a plus
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will:
- Facilitate the monthly billing process and serve as a liaison between Accounting, Market Analyst, and Project Managers
- Analyze, communicate, and provide project reporting to the Project Manager and project team, including budgets, spent and planned labor, and expenses
- Assist with resource planning and project revenue projections
- Coordinate with consultants, including setup, contracts, insurance compliance, and expense tracking
- Manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout
- Administer contracts and ensure project insurance remains current and compliant with contract guidelines
- Compile and calculate data for fee proposal development
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.