Assistant Project Manager – Municipal Engineering
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Senior Project Engineer - Municipal Engineering
Benesch has an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to focus on municipal engineering projects in our Detroit, MI office. The qualified applicant will demonstrate an established career in civil engineering, including project management and business development experience. This position requires self-motivation, commitment to high-quality work, excellent communication skills, and ability to work with clients and the public. Leadership of staff on a project team is also desired.
Benesch's Michigan Division consists of a dedicated team of Municipal Professionals focused on enhancing local infrastructure. We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our municipal team in Detroit, Michigan.
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play an essential role in upholding the integrity of water distribution networks. Your duties will include efficiently identifying and locating leaks, applying your technical expertise, critical thinking, and sharp observational skills. This position is crucial to our mission of delivering dependable utility services throughout Michigan communities.
Location
This position will be based out of our Detroit, MI office.
Area of Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for successful completion of engineering projects including preparation, planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating of all technical activities on assigned projects.
- Responsible for the preparation of engineering project proposals.
- Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates assigned engineering work, monitors work for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards, and ensures effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project consultants.
- Responsible for resolving conflicts with clients and Project Team by handling complaints, settling disputes, and addressing grievances.
- Main point of contact in the day-to-day interaction with the Client’s designated representative, jurisdictional agency personnel as well as coordination of all internal activities performed by engineering staff.
- Responsible for overseeing the preparation and quality of utility (water main and sewer) plans, roadway plans, site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, traffic control plans and similar plan sheets by the civil engineering design team. They are also responsible for obtaining the necessary permits.
- Responsible for developing long-range objectives and specifying strategies to achieve these objectives.
- Train and teach others by identifying educational needs and communicating training needs to management.
- The Project Manager will set an example for the design team in areas including punctuality, professionalism, dedication, attention to detail and design excellence.
What We Are Looking for:
- Hold a Bachelor of Science or Civil Engineering Degree
- PE license in Michigan
- 10+ years relevant experience on municipal engineering projects with established professional relationships with county and local agency leaders in Michigan.
- Experience in building and maintaining client relationships.
- Excellent written and communication skills specifically for proposals, business development and presentations.
- Prior experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer performing oversight and administration for municipal engineering projects, preferably in Michigan.
- Experience with MDOT roadway design and MDOT LAP projects.
- Knowledge of municipal engineering from the design stage through final construction.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
- Strong project management skills.
- The ability to develop innovative solutions and sustain partnerships.
- The ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
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Professional Development
- Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
- Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
- Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
- Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
- Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits
- Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
- Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
- Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
- Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
- Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Employee Engagement
- At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
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