Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Civil/Site Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic Site/Civil Engineering team. This role provides the opportunity to engage in diverse projects, collaborate across various disciplines, and advance professionally in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management systems, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and erosion control measures.

• Oversee project execution, including zoning approvals and land development permitting.

• Perform field inspections and conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analyses.

• Prepare detailed site plans, environmental impact assessments, and comprehensive project reports.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level designers and analysts.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in site and grading design, zoning, and permitting processes.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PE License.

• Experience with Civil 3D and HydroCAD.

• Technical writing skills.

• Field experience.

Work Environment

The work environment is highly collaborative and open, fostering constant communication with team members. Our office culture emphasizes mentorship and provides numerous opportunities for professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, quarterly performance-based bonuses, end-of-year employee bonuses, and travel reimbursement. As a growing firm specializing in site/civil/traffic engineering consulting, permitting, expediting, construction administration, landscape architecture, and planning across the northeast, mid-atlantic, south, and midwest regions, we are committed to investing in our employees and maintaining a strong team environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Medical Plans (via Aetna): PPO Plus: Lower deductible ($600 individual / $1,200 family), copays for office visits, and prescription coverage. HDHP with HSA: Higher deductible ($1,900 individual / $3,800 family), but includes a Health Savings Account (HSA) with tax advantages. Dental: Delta Dental Plan. Vision: VSP Vision Plan. Telemedicine: Available through Aetna and MyAdvocate. Mental Health: Inpatient and outpatient services covered. Additional Coverage: Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity protection insurance 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan: Available immediately upon hire. Vesting: Details not specified, but typically phased over several years. Stock Purchase Plan: Available after 90 days. Profit Sharing Trust Retirement Plan: Available within one year, depending on hire date Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Limited Purpose FSA (for HSA participants) Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP plans Vacation & Sick Pay Holidays Birth & Bonding Leave Jury Duty & Funeral Pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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