Assistant Project Manager - Sanborn, Head & Associates : Job Details

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Come grow with us! Are you ready to make a difference?

We are looking for a skilled, resourceful, and collaborative Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Burlington, VT. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with a team of staff engineers and scientists on challenging and exciting projects largely across the State of Vermont with some throughout New England. This is a fast-paced and dynamic position, with opportunities to be challenged, contribute to project outcomes, interact routinely with project Principals, and grow professionally.

Create opportunity! Do you thrive with a range of interesting assignments?

Essential Functions What You Will Do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Develops independence necessary to grow into project management role by intentionally pursuing Project Manager competencies.

* May begin to focus on a technical expert role by intentionally pursuing technical specialty competencies.

* Coordinates the technical design tasks within a project.

* May lead complex/innovative field sample and data collection, and/or observation and documentation of complex construction processes.

* Willingly takes on new, unfamiliar technical tasks and methods as needed, and seeks to master them.

* Demonstrates competency in most conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of assignments.

* Independently performs routine assignments and receives instructions on more complex assignments.

* Assists Project Manager with project scoping, scheduling, coordination, and invoicing.

* Rarely makes errors or misses deadlines even when conditions are less than ideal.

* Focuses on meeting and exceeding internal and external client expectations.

* Holds the team accountable for meeting/exceeding project expectations.

Deliver value! Do you strive for excellence and like to help others succeed?

Competencies What We Are Looking For

* Minimum of six years relevant experience and a BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Focus) or Geology or five years relevant experience and a MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Focus) or Geology.

* Possess or be working toward Professional Engineering or Professional Geologist Licensure.

* Knowledgeable with subsurface evaluations, slope stability analysis, shallow and deep foundation design, and retaining wall design.

* Strong organizational and time management skills combined with the flexibility to work with shifting priorities.

* Client-service orientation with the ability to anticipate needs and deliver to meet expectations.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and strategically with all levels of management and employees.

* Work well as a team member, with a collaborative communication style.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

* Attendance as documented in the Work Arrangement Agreement is required.

* Requires sitting, walking and, at times, bending and prolonged standing.

* Must be able to visit project sites and use heavy field equipment, power tools, and ladders as required.

* The work requires both indoor and outdoor activity in temperatures ranging from moderate to extreme cold or hot and other weather conditions.

* Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment as required.

* Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers is required.

* Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reach your potential! Are you passionate about your work and open to possibilities?

Position Type What You Should Know

* Full-time position.

* Schedule: Monday through Friday with flexible daily hours.

* Must Reside in the United States.

* Located in Burlington, VT.

* Travel may be required.

* Competitive wage and bonus package.

* Comprehensive benefits package.

At the end of the day, its all about the experience. Let your journey begin here.

We invite you to submit an application with a resume and cover letter, telling us why youd be a great fit for our team.

Sanborn Head is an engineering and technical consulting firm serving a broad array of private, public, and institutional clients in the development, energy, industrial, and solid waste markets. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists specializes in integrating our core expertise in earth, energy, and environment to deliver innovative, yet practical solutions to our clients.

Candidates are required to possess a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Qualified candidates must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to fulfill all the obligations of the job which includes in-person attendance at and participation in company and/or client events or worksites.

Sanborn Head is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.