Associate Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | InnovationIf you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.Hanson Professional Services In. has the need for an Associate Project Manager in our Corpus Christi, Texas office. This position requires management of the full project life cycle to meet client and Hanson’s expectations in regards to scope, budget/financial performance, schedule, quality, communications, risk management and health and safety of project staff. The successful candidate will work directly or indirectly with clients and senior project managers. He or she will coordinate with Discipline Managers to staff each project and will subcontract as needed to fulfill project and client needs. We are looking for a charismatic, organized, detail-oriented and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative project-team culture. The job generally requires some overtime hours, especially around end-of-month accounting deadlines and when there are overlapping project schedules.A Day in the Life of an Associate Infrastructure Project Manager at HansonHere’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:An Associate Project Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, executing, and controlling/monitoring of the scope of services, budget, schedule, deliverables, and resources to accomplish the project objectives. An Associate Project Manager (APM) position precedes the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions at Hanson, and this position resides in the Infrastructure market, serving and supporting municipal, county and transportation clients in a broad range of project needs. APMs typically manage smaller, less complex projects and assist Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with larger, more complex projects.The responsibilities of the Associate Project Manager (APM) include:Collaborate with technical staff within the various internal Discipline Areas to identify and allocate project resourcesInteract with construction contractors, their staff, and subcontractorsGuide and participate in assembling reports, plans, specifications, and other contract documentsMeet with clients to take detailed project scoping briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each projectDelegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levelsTrack project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goalsMeet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysisDevelop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff membersUse and continually develop leadership skillsPlan and conduct project team meetings, both internal and externalOther duties as assignedWhat We’re Looking ForWe feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:Technical Skills:Can demonstrate knowledge of accrual based revenue recognition process and has ability to read and understand project budget/financial reportsCan generate scope and fee for single task professional service agreementsCan demonstrate understanding of earned value methodologyCan demonstrate understanding of basic accounting termsHas led meetings on behalf of a project managerHas demonstrated commitment to quality control proceduresDemonstrates understanding of billing and accounts receivables proceduresHas completed or is interested in completing a training program focused on Project ManagementProficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D and other airport/civil design software a plusSoft Skills:Must be able to communicate technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholdersMust be able to build effective relationships with internal and external clientsMust be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skillsMust have proven ability to comfortably speak publicly and interact positively with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors, though to a lesser degree than Project Managers or Senior Project ManagersInterest in experiencing a variety of assignments is importantMust be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other officesMust be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignmentsMust be willing and able to work overtime to meet project demands and deadlines Education/Experience:2-6 years’ experience in technical task management or acting as an assistant project managerProfessional A/E license or ability to acquire oneFamiliarity with collaboration and time management software tools (eg. SmartSheet, iAccess, Vision Resource/Project Planning, AEC360) or ability to learn themExperience with project process workflowCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) a plusAdvanced time management and analytical skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and ProjectExcellent project team and client-facing communication skillsThe salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000 per year.BenefitsOur focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:Competitive compensationPerformance bonuses401(k) with matching contributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanComprehensive health & well-being plansFinancial wellness plansWork-life balance programsWant to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.CultureWe understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:Monthly educational webinarsLeadership trainingLunch & learn development sessions24/7 access to thousands of skill-building coursesMentorship opportunitiesAward-winning internship programEmployee recognitionAnd so much more!AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYERWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.SummaryLocation: Corpus Christi, TXType: Full time