Assistant Project Manager

About the opportunity

SWCA’s Chicago, IL office is excited to fill a Assistant Project Manager position, focusing on office and field work supporting renewable energy, oil/gas and other client projects in the Midwest Sub-Region. This individual will support both natural resources and cultural resources projects in the Mid-West, providing project coordination, budget management, scheduling, data management, and related tasks in support of our Project Managers. This position is a regular (with benefits), full-time, hourly position eligible for overtime pay. Preferably, the position will based in the Midwest but highly qualified candidates from other parts (= distributed) of the USA will be seriously considered. Those outside the Midwest will likely have additional travel requirements to work with Midwest-based projects and project managers.

Internal SWCA staff with related but somewhat less experience than the requirements listed below are still encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants to facilitate project management tasks, under the direction of Midwest Project Managers.
• Assist Project Managers with pre-field planning and logistics, project scoping, proposals, budget tracking (i.e., labor and other expenses, accounts receivable and payable, overruns and change orders), timetables, progress reports, invoice review, file organization and documentation, project close-out, and potentially technical reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective consultative relationships with clients, regulators, and other relevant external stakeholders, proactively communicating and reporting project status, updates, KPIs, issues, and risks.
• Take initiative, resolves problems, and create improved procedures to ensure that tasks are completed in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Review and update internal tracking databases and spreadsheets
• Keep track of schedules and due dates on a daily basis for multiple projects
• Exhibits good communication and human relations skills
• Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain SWCA’s high standard of scientific ethics and quality assurance, and identify and resolve problems in creative ways.
• Take responsibility for team safety, assisting in safety plans, and identifying potential safety hazards.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s Degree in cultural resources, planning, or natural resources discipline preferred.
• Two years of relevant industry experience required, and three years preferred
• At least one year performing related job duties listed above required; two years preferred.
• Understanding of SWCA’s project management tools, processes, and quality control expectations.

Why Work at SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned , and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

If you need assistance accessing SWCA’s website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Chicago-office based position can expect a rate of $30.32/hour to $38.59/hour . Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.