Assistant Project Manager-Land Development

RE/SPEC Inc.•Castroville, TX

12h

About The Position

RESPEC seeks an Assistant Project Manager in our Land Development sector, located in Castroville, TX. The Assistant Project Manager position is intended for a broad land development and public works professional, with experience across site civil design, permitting, and project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain within 6 months
A minimum of 4 years of relevant land development engineering experience in the following areas:
Private-sector commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development
Preparing engineering reports, civil construction plans, and permitting submittals
Helping in coordinating small to mid-sized design teams and managing client interactions
Providing land development engineering services in Texas
Supporting proposal preparation and fee development
Stormwater analysis, site drainage, and civil design standards
A minimum of 1 year of project management experience
Proficiency with relevant software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and common hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Nice To Haves

Central Texas market experience, particularly the San Antonio and Austin regions
Familiarity with local and state permitting agencies and development regulations
Experience delivering private site development and public works projects, including street, drainage, and utility design, as stand-alone assignments or as part of multidisciplinary project teams
Strong stormwater and hydrologic/hydraulic expertise is preferred to support cross-discipline projects, but the role is not limited to stormwater-only practice
Strong understanding of site civil design, permitting, and regulatory processes
Ability to foster and develop relationships with personnel from reviewing agencies
Strong team player who can work in a collaborative and collegial environment
Ability to aid in overseeing, managing and directing multidisciplinary project teams
Entry level project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Entry level supervisory and leadership skills
Thorough understanding of technology, software, and hardware
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and applicable engineering design software

Responsibilities

Assist in leading and managing land development projects from conception through construction for private and public-sector clients
Contribute to planning, design, and permitting for site and civil land development projects
Prepare and review exhibits, preliminary site layouts, civil site plans, technical memoranda, and reports
Apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles for site development, including stormwater analysis and drainage design
Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and internal technical teams
Assist in managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets to support successful delivery
Participate in client meetings and agency coordination meetings as required
Support construction-phase services, opinions of probable cost, and development support tasks
Foster strong internal collaboration and contribute to a positive team culture
Assist in managing individual land development projects or defined project components under the guidance of senior leadership
Assist in coordinating with internal design staff and consultants to deliver project milestones
Support proposal development, fee development, and client communications
Contribute to mentoring junior staff through technical guidance and assist in task oversight
Participate in relationship-based client support and limited business development activities