Assistant Project Manager - Transportation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity.

Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home.

We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive.

Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:


* Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field preferred, with a bachelor's degree preferred.


* Minimum of 15 years of experience in a comparable role, or 10 years of experience in lieu of education requirements


* Strong financial skills with excellent analytical abilities to assess, interpret, and organize data


* Highly detail-oriented and efficient with meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously


* Proactive and self-motivated, especially in identifying financial discrepancies and providing solutions


* Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team


* Excellent interpersonal skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in conveying complex financial information


* Experience in business accounting and project administration functions


* Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate to advanced level for financial analysis and reporting


* Experience with VantagePoint and Microsoft Project for financial tracking and planning is a plus

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will:


* Facilitate the monthly billing process and serve as a liaison between Accounting, Market Analyst, and Project Managers


* Analyze, communicate, and provide project reporting to the Project Manager and project team, including budgets, spent and planned labor, and expenses


* Assist with resource planning and project revenue projections


* Coordinate with consultants, including setup, contracts, insurance compliance, and expense tracking


* Manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout


* Administer contracts and ensure project insurance remains current and compliant with contract guidelines


* Compile and calculate data for fee proposal development

Your work will directly contrib...