Assistant Project Manager - Owners Rep - Water/Wastewater

Assistant Project Manager - Owner's Rep - Water/Wastewater Colliers Engineering & Design life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Arizona, Phoenix May 19, 2026
Overview Colliers Project Leaders is seeking applicants for a Assistant Project Manager position serving on water/wastewater and heavy civil infrastructure projects in Phoenix, AZ. The Assistant Project Manager will provide on-site management of construction activities, maintain project documents, and coordination between project stakeholders (client/contractor/governing agencies). Assists the Project Manager (PM) with bidding, budgets, estimates, contracts, and oversight of Construction Coordinators. Responsibilities Maintain an onsite presence on projects actively under construction.
File, Log, and Distribute project communications: Submittals, RFIs, Field Directives, Change Orders.
Prepare and maintain schedules, budgets, and bid packages; with assistance from Project Manager.
Prepare and oversee monthly budget review and invoice approval by staff; field verification of quantity of work completed and approvals from governing agencies.
Support PM in review & client approval of Proposed Change Orders.
Ensure Contractor is meeting requirements of Plans/Specifications/Standards and all required inspections are being coordinated with governing agency.
Support PM in monitoring Safety Programs on construction sites.
Provide weekly Project Schedule update and Construction Report to project's Client.
Assist PM with the constructability review of plans for new projects, to reduce the chance for conflicts during construction.
Interact with owners/consultants/municipalities/contractors.
Assist PM with Progress Meetings and participate in Client meetings. Qualifications 2+ years of Construction Management experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
Familiarity with water/wastewater design and methods of construction.
Ability to process and maintain field paperwork with high degree of accuracy.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in Excel.
Highly Motivated individual with willingness to research Plans/Specifications/Standards to resolve conflicts.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!