Assistant Project Manager, VDC

Description

The Assistant Project Manager works closely with the Department Manager, other technical staff, field personnel, and clients to deliver high-quality results, manage budgets, and support operational excellence across geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing projects.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for working on planning, coordinating, and executing engineering and testing projects that support sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions. This role ensures that all project activities are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client and regulatory expectations.

• Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle.
• Ensure all activities adhere to company safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, laboratory, safety, and operational teams.
• Develop project estimates, proposals, invoices and scopes of work in collaboration for assigned projects.
• Communicate daily with site contractors, other industry professionals, and project managers verbally and electronically.
• Conduct Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) tasks.
• Coordinate with clients and colleagues to manage and execute private utility locates, concrete scanning, geophysical investigations, laser scans and other similar services.
• Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
• Provide project assistance, support and execution of construction, geotechnical and environmental services as needed to include, but not limited to: boring layout, utility clearing, soil classification, hand augers, bedrock analyses and drilling.
• Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients to manage expectations, address issues, and ensure satisfaction.
• Develop and manage client and contractor relationships for assigned projects.
• Assist with marketing and business development functions for the VDC group including, but not limited to lead generation, proposal preparation and pricing.
• Coordinate and manage both above and below ground projects involving geophysics, surveying, 3D laser scanning, structures evaluation and more.
• Map and model subsurface and building information.
• Market, sell and speak on geophysical capabilities, limitations, and advise clients on the current methodology to proceed with for field investigations.
• Review reports and client documentation; ensure timely submission of project deliverables.

Requirements

EEO Statement

We are seeking an experienced Virtual Design Consulting (VDC) Assistant Project Manager to lead and manage VDC projects while supporting and promoting VDC operations and also assisting other departments in their operations. This position will include training in multiple departments to support Geotechnical, Environmental and Construction Services, while also providing support work for private utility locates required by internal departments and external clients.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and interface with clients and regulatory bodies effectively.
• Job site locations may require up to 50-60% overnight and out-of-town travel; you may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to lift and carry between 35-75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
• This position spends approximately 20% of time in an office/remote environment and 80% in the field, depending on workload and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• For non-degreed candidates: 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, or construction materials testing (CMT) and inspection.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site.
• Certifications in relevant inspection or testing areas preferred (e.g., ACI, ICC, ATTI, Nuclear Safety).
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work in diverse environmental conditions
• Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
• This position requires frequent travel, at least 60% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
• Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific platforms (e.g., project management, data reporting systems).
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials testing standards (ASTM, AASHTO, etc.) and ability to interpret technical specifications

Benefits

• Hybrid
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on projet needs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance