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Assistant Project Manager – Civil for Industrial Projects

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the planning, design coordination, and execution of civil engineering works for industrial facility projects. This role serves as a key technical resource for site development, earthworks, infrastructure systems, PEB, and civil utilities integration, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Assistant Project Manager – Civil will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Planning Engineers, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients to deliver exceptional project performance.

This position may involve coordination of junior engineers and site supervision personnel, requiring both technical expertise and emerging leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Support civil engineering design coordination from concept through construction completion for industrial projects including manufacturing plants, warehouses, processing facilities, and distribution centers
• Assist in developing project schedules, critical path analyses, and milestone tracking for civil work packages
• Support project budget management including cost estimation, value engineering proposals, and expenditure tracking to maintain financial targets
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify installation quality, compliance with design specifications, and adherence to safety protocols

Technical Coordination & Design Oversight

• Review and coordinate civil design documents, ensuring integration between site development, grading, drainage, PEB, and utility systems
• Evaluate site grading and earthwork plans, cut-fill analysis, and soil stabilization requirements for optimal site performance
• Oversee stormwater management design, including detention/retention systems, drainage networks, and erosion control measures
• Review civil utility layouts including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and industrial process utilities

Stakeholder Management

• Support the Project Manager as civil engineering liaison with clients, addressing concerns and providing regular project updates
• Manage relationships with civil contractors, subcontractors, and vendors throughout design and construction phases
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and geotechnical specialists to ensure seamless design integration
• Facilitate submittal review processes, RFI responses, and change order evaluations for civil work packages

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all civil works comply with applicable building codes, environmental regulations, and jurisdictional requirements
• Implement quality control procedures including material testing, compaction verification, and survey control
• Support risk identification and mitigation strategies for civil engineering-related project challenges
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including progress reports, technical memoranda, and as-built record drawings

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a reputed institution
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in civil engineering project management within industrial construction or infrastructure development
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering civil works for projects till closeout.

Technical Competencies

Site Development & Earthworks

• Site grading design principles including cut-fill optimization and mass haul analysis
• Earthwork quantity calculations and soil classification methods
• Foundation preparation, subgrade stabilization, and soil improvement techniques
• Retaining wall design and slope stability analysis
• Construction access, temporary roads, and laydown area planning

Drainage & Stormwater Management

• Hydrology and hydraulic calculations for storm drainage systems
• Stormwater detention/retention basin design and sizing
• Culvert design, pipe network hydraulics, and open channel flow analysis
• Erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs)
• Water quality treatment systems and low-impact development features

Civil Utilities & Infrastructure

• Water distribution system design including fire protection requirements
• Sanitary sewer system layout, pump stations, and force mains
• Storm drainage networks, catch basins, and outfall structures
• Industrial process utility coordination (process water, wastewater, compressed air)
• Underground utility conflict identification and resolution

Roads, Paving & Site Improvements

• Pavement design for heavy industrial loads and traffic patterns
• Asphalt and concrete paving specifications and quality control
• Site circulation planning for trucks, equipment, and employee access
• Parking lot layout, ADA compliance, and striping design
• Site lighting foundations, signage, and landscape coordination

Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) Systems & Coordination

• Foundation design coordination for PEB anchor bolt layouts and column base plates
• Site grading integration with PEB floor elevations, door locations, and loading dock requirements
• Civil infrastructure planning around PEB building footprints and clearance zones
• Coordination of underground utilities with PEB foundation systems and slab-on-grade construction
• Crane pad and erection access planning for PEB installation activities
• Storm drainage coordination with PEB roof drainage systems and downspout locations
• Site development phasing to accommodate PEB erection sequences and material laydown areas

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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