Peak Consulting Group is hiring an assistant project manager to join our dynamic team of professionals focused on civil infrastructure project development from early planning through construction. In this role, you will contribute to successful project delivery for a diverse range of civil infrastructure projects for Peak’s federal, state, and local clients. This position is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, curious, and highly skilled professional who wishes to grow with our team.

At Peak, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself. Apply for the job!

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and monitors portions of large multi-disciplinary planning projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Coordinates work planning, and project tasks effectively across multiple technical disciplines
• Conducts efficient project meetings, including developing agendas and meeting notes, and documents and tracks action items
• Plans, distributes, and coordinates work among staff from Peak, teaming partners, and clients to complete documents and deliverables on schedule
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of junior-level staff and solicits guidance from senior-level technical staff and PMs
• Assists with the development of scopes of work, level of effort, and budgets for projects and/or project tasks
• Implements QA/QC procedures and completes quality reviews of reports, data, and analysis for complex projects
• Produces technical reports, meeting materials, and public-facing documents including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents
• Addresses client and regulatory agency comments on deliverables and, with project manager, drives the strategy in achieving comment resolution
• Prepares, and/or manages team members to prepare, figures/graphics, mapping, data management, work plans, document templates, and other required supporting documents
• Reviews documents, engineering plans, specifications, and contractor progress reports for compliance with project requirements
• Participates in marketing activities for project pursuits, including meetings with teaming partners and clients, development of project approach strategies, and participation in proposals and interviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, urban planning, transportation planning, environmental science, or other related field or equivalent work experience
• Travel to project sites and client offices
• A minimum of three years of project and task management experience including managing the production of deliverables
• At least two years working as an engineering or environmental consultant
• Experience working on civil infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated technical writing ability and experience drafting technical documents
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe Acrobat

Other Useful Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, planning, or environmental science a plus
• PE license or AICP certification a plus
• Transportation infrastructure project experience a plus
• Familiarity with NEPA and other federal and state environmental regulations a plus
• Experience with ArcGIS software a plus
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products a plus
• Spanish fluency a plus

Why Peak

Peak’s mission is to contribute to projects and programs that make a difference with people who share our values. We are known for our NEPA expertise and are proud that our clients trust us to guide some of the most important, complex highway, rail, and transit projects in Colorado and the Denver metro area. At Peak, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work delivering civil infrastructure projects that enhance communities.

Peak provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee bonus program, and employee referral bonuses. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education.

Peak is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.