Assistant Project Manager

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for an Assistant Project Manager to manage all phases of initiated projects, including project setup, general management, and close-out at the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Terminal Development Program.  You will manage direct prime and subconsultant contracts associated with a specific project.

• Directs horizontal, utility, and civil project delivery 

• Manages the scope of the project within the established budget and schedule 

• Prepare and deliver public presentations to the client’s staff and constituents, including Council/Board Members, Citizen Review Boards, etc. 

• Oversee and implement design-build and Construction Manager at Risk projects 

• Coordinate the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as FAA, Aviation, and State procurement regulations. Establish the best value selection criteria for the project(s). 

• Supervise all subconsultants on specific projects 

• Develop, monitor, and manage CPM schedules  

• Track the performance of the project using earned value management techniques  

• Communicate project information with client and program team regularly 

• Prepare basic items in written or graphic form for use by the client, assist in presentations to citizen and client groups, and discuss design and construction issues with appropriate third-parties 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, or construction management. 

• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager or Project Management Professional 

• 5+ years' experience in management of design/construction programs or Capital Improvement Programs.

• Demonstrated proficiency in design project management and construction contract administration.

• Understanding of basic Public Sector Procurement procedures, ability to apply those procedures, and ability to address advanced or complex procurement issues.

• General understanding of municipal budgeting procedures, with the ability to develop and manage budgets for the client. 

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).  Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.  For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need:  developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.  We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

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