Engineering Assistant Project Manager

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC) are one of the region's largest privately held architecture and engineering firms, with more than 700 employees. We are a regional firm with national experience located in eighteen offices throughout the Southeastern United States. We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. We’re looking for the best and brightest to help us reach and exceed our aggressive goals. We place a high value in being part of our communities and giving back throughout the year supporting various charities and local events. We value employee feedback and use that to shape our annual strategic plans. We offer all of this and more because we are only as strong as our people. Our mission is to create opportunities for our people and the people we serve to create communities that thrive.

GMC is seeking a motivated Engineering Assistant Project Manager to join our Tampa, FL office. The successful candidate(s) will support project teams by applying foundational technical knowledge and assisting in the development of scopes, budgets, and schedules. The role involves producing accurate project documents, performing quality assurance tasks, and supporting risk management efforts under the guidance of senior staff. A growing understanding of firm standards, client expectations, and industry practices is essential, along with a desire to become more client-focused. The individual contributes to team success through technical support and effective collaboration across project phases.

Essential functions and responsibilities include: 

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the firm’s values and standards for project delivery and client management
• Expresses understanding of the industry standards and the expectations of the client
• Demonstrates the skills required for effective team contributions to the firm’s success
• Demonstrates a desire to become more client-focused

Technical

• Applies knowledge of principles and practices in assignments and related fields
• Assists with specific project development using technical expertise and project-related experience
• Provides data and assistance for development of project scopes, budgets and schedules as assigned
• Confirms accuracy of technical aspects of projects
• QA/QC

• Executes project documents with conformity and quality assurance
• Recognizes and reports risk management concerns to Project Manager as appropriate
• Assists with Construction Equipment and Project Closeout procedures

Team & Customer Focus

• Client and Customer Focus

• Support client satisfaction for assigned Project Manager
• Assists with the development of projects as needed
• Applies knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve issues and assess conditions
• Assists with the development of proposals and supporting reports to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects or programs

• Team Orientation

• Prepares contract documents, reports, amendments, change orders and project modifications as project progresses

• Company Perspective

• Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
• Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others

• Communication

• Collaborate with sub-consultants and other project team members
• Receives guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments
• Continues to develop internal assets and relationships fundamental to completing multi-disciplinary project

Continuous Improvement 

Collaborates in development of new techniques and/or improved processes, materials or products

• Leadership & Service

  • Leadership

• Trains and mentors Staff level engineers
• Supports all aspects of project execution
• Uphold project delivery standards including technical, procedural and CA

• Service

Hold membership in local professional society

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited university
• 7+ years of experience in Engineering industry, preferred 
• Professional Engineer (PE), preferred 
• Engaged in learning to gain knowledge of technical and contemporary issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Travel Expectation  

• Up to 20%
• Engineers will be expected to travel to various work sites to perform fieldwork. Company cars and/or rental vehicles shall be utilized to travel between work sites.

• Physical Demands  

• This position requires work to be performed in an office environment (80%) and in the field (20%)
• Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. You may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens, Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork
• Office work may consist of prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Professional development support
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive paid time off and holidays
• Bonus pay opportunities

 Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

 About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.