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:


* An associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred


* A minimum of five years of experience in a comparable role, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of the education requirement


* Experience with business accounting and project administration functions


* Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to assess, interpret, and organize complex data


* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting


* Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and Microsoft Project for financial tracking and planning is beneficial


* Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend solutions


* Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously


* A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team


* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, particularly when conveying complex financial information

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will:


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


* Analyze project data and provide clear reporting to Project Managers and project teams, including budgets, spent and planned labor, and expenses


* Assist with resource planning and prepare project revenue projections


* Coordinate consultant activities, including setup, contracts, insurance compliance, and expense tracking


* Manage project system setup, maintenance, and closeout


* Administer project contracts and support related documentation and compliance requirements


* Ensure project insurance remains current and complies with the requirements of each project contract


* Compile and calculate data to support fee proposal development

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