Assistant Project Manager | Municipal & Water Resources

Assistant Project Manager

At HRG, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. We are actively seeking an Assistant Project Manager in our York office. As an Assistant Project Manager with HRG, you will be responsible for supporting project managers throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience in civil engineering project management. You will help deliver impactful infrastructure projects that improve communities, working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and development of municipal and water resources projects, including stormwater, utilities, roads, and site improvements
• Prepare and coordinate permit applications (e.g., PADEP, PENNDOT), ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Participate in site visits, contractor meetings, and review of submittals to ensure project quality and compliance
• Help develop project budgets, monitor performance in project management system, and support billing and invoicing efforts
• Represent the company in meetings, contribute to proposals, and support business development in the municipal sector
• Prepare plans, specifications, contract documents, cost opinions, and funding applications
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all calculations, reports, and design criteria
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and clients to deliver successful projects
• Participate in staff training and provide input on staffing needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• E.I.T. Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience, with a focus on municipal consulting, stormwater, roads, utilities, construction administration, ordinance, plan review, PADEP permits, grant applications, project presentations, and specification writing
• Experience preparing drainage, stormwater management, erosion & sedimentation control calculations and reports
• Experience with project manuals, construction specifications, contract administration, and subdivision and land development ordinances for municipal plan reviews
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a client-focused approach
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Hydraflow Storm Sewers (or similar stormwater modeling programs)
• Effective utilization of common business platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting tools, project management systems, etc.
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and other offices as necessary, which may include overnight stays
• Valid US Driver's License is required
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It's about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you'll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG's people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic's Design Firm of the Year.
• Great Place to Work: We've been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA. We've also been recognized at the national level as one of the Best Places to Work in Engineering and one of the Best Places to Work Remote/Hybrid.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contribution. Apply now to be part of a company that truly values its people. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG).