Dewberry's Richmond, VA office is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM).Designed for professionals looking to grow into a project management career, this role offers hands-on exposure to both client service and project leadership. In partnership with experienced Project Managers, you'll help deliver quality engineering solutions, support client objectives, and navigate project challenges. As skills and experience develop, you'll take on increasing ownership of projects and client relationships while building the foundation for a successful project management career.
As your project management experience grows, so will your opportunities to lead projects and foster the trusted partnerships that define a "Client for Life" relationship.
Dewberry’s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team includes many offices & staff organized into a MEPS service line focused on nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized MEPS design services. Our experience includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net zero/renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy resilience design, and a broad set of other MEPS services. Our service line contains subject matter experts (SME), many of whom are in leadership roles in international professional organizations. Our repeat clients include universities, healthcare systems, state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our service line is currently ranked #35 nationally among MEP Giants.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
- Always copy the PM on all communication (Emails, tele conv, etc) with the client, architect and outside consultants.
- Assist in conducting fieldwork and at times take the lead in this effort.
- Attend design meetings with the client and issue minutes when the Project Manager cannot attend or accompany the PM to meetings.
- Organize and direct frequent in-house meetings under the direction of the PM.
- Provide input to the PM in regards to scheduling personnel. Work with the PM in the preparation of detailed personnel loading by task interfaced with the detailed schedule.
- Assist the PM in the preparation of storyboards and detailed project timelines.
- Assist the PM in the organization and maintenance of the design binder.
- Assist the PM in the coordination of all the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
- Assist the PM in the supervision and coordination of the submission of documents to appropriate reviewing authorities.
- Assist the PM in the coordination of the review responses and help ensure they are reflected in the drawings/specifications.
- Under the direction of the PM, arrange for in-house quality review primarily for the PM to ensure that all of the clients' needs and requests have been accommodated. Assist the PM to ensure and coordinate among all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
- Arrange/attend pre-bid conferences when the Project Manager cannot attend or accompany the PM. If required, issue the minutes, addenda, under the direction/supervision of the PM.
- Assist the PM at bid openings and help to prepare / issue certified bid tabulation.
- Accomplished (5+ years of experience) Construction Professional (Engineer or Contractor)
- EIT or PE
- Knowledgeable of construction process, familiar with AIA and VA state construction contracts
- Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Well organized, takes good notes.
- Good conceptual understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems with general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, cost.
The projected range for this position is $95,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a construction professional, engineer, or contractor
- EIT or PE certification
- Knowledge of the construction process
- Familiarity with AIA construction contracts
- Familiarity with Virginia state construction contracts
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organization and note-taking skills
- Conceptual understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems
- General knowledge of system operation, space requirements, and cost
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and options for flexible or remote schedules are described as supporting day-to-day wellbeing and work-life balance. Tuition reimbursement and wellness resources contribute to a stable, well-rounded package beyond core pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, flexible leave, and shared leave offerings are presented as part of a comprehensive package. Time away is portrayed as accessible and practical for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is broadly available and regarded as reasonable baseline coverage for a mid-sized professional-services employer. Access to standard health plans provides dependable core protection even as details vary by location.
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What We Do
Dewberry is a family-owned, nationwide architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. The company develops responsible, innovative solutions for natural and built environments, supporting federal agencies, state and local authorities, private developers, and other asset owners and operators. Its work is focused on improving communities through client-centered professional services and infrastructure-related projects across the United States.
