Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large engineering consulting firm working on transmission/solar work in Virginia.  This is a full time position that is located in Richmond, VA.  Position will require travel throughout the state of Virginia alongside the Project Manager.  Candidate will begin as Assistant Project Manager and typically after a year move into a Project Manager role where this individual will also train a succeeding Assistant Project Managers. This is a development program where this individual will build a foundational understanding of project management and following the minimum two year commitment, will have opportunities to continue in Project Management or leverage their learnings to support their ensuing engineering or construction career.

 

·       Working directly under the Project Managers concerning project details and deliverables

·       Assisting in the planning and implementation of multiple projects at once

·       Helping to coordinate and manage project tasks and deliverables

·       Supporting the development and managment of scope, schedule and project budgets

·       Conducting administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates

·       Tracking and reporting project progress

·       Maintain a strong line of communication with all team members on projects

 

·       2+ years’ experience in general industry engineering

·       BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management

·       Strong written and oral communication skills

·       Excellent multitasking skills

·       Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

·       Excellent problem-solving skills

·       Detail orientated and highly organized

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

 

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K match and tuition reimbursement.

 

We hire the best in Engineering & Design!  Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do.  The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

 

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services.  Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business. 

 

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

 

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.