Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager with an Electrical Engineering degree to support a large engineering consulting firm working on transmission/solar work in VirginiaThis 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.

General Responsibilities

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 management 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

Minimum Requirements

2+ years' experience in general industry engineering
BS degree in Electrical Engineering
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

Benefits

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.

Company Overview

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.

Progressive Design, Inc. jobs

Assistant Electrical Engineering Project Manager