Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

The Assistant Project Manager supports delivery of complex facilities and infrastructure projects in the Semiconductor / Advanced Technology market, helping coordinate design and construction efforts from early planning through turnover. This role works closely with project managers, discipline leads, clients, contractors, and vendors to keep scope, schedule, budget, and quality aligned with project goals. Day to day, the Assistant Project Manager helps track design progress, manage action items and decisions, support change control and risk mitigation, and coordinate reviews for cleanroom systems, process utilities, support spaces, and critical building infrastructure.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and executing semiconductor and advanced technology facility projects from concept development through construction administration.
• Assist the Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers, Engineers, and design teams with day-to-day project tasks, assist in tracking project schedules, budgets, deliverables, action items, and decision logs to help ensure timely completion and clear accountability..
• Assist with preparing, submission, and tracking of permit packages. Track through the permitting process.
• Manage small/medium discipline projects. (Under the supervision of a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager).
• May be the primary communication link between project teams, consultants and outsourcing partners.
• Assist with the preparation and review of technical documentation, including meeting minutes, submittal logs, RFI responses, package turnover materials, and project correspondence.
• Manage permitting budgets and reconciliation.
• May assist in the training of other Assistant Project Managers or project team members to familiarize them with SSOE or the client's specific requirements.
• Reports permitting progress and/or problems to management utilizing standard operating procedures.
• May attend client meetings and manage actions items thereafter.
• Coordinate Request for Information, (RFI) submittals.
• Facilitate resolution of permit review items until resolved, escalate critical issues.
• Assist in coordinating meetings and establishing work processes for permitting and RFI resolution.
• May travel to other SSOE offices and/or client locations for coordination purposes or to provide training.
• Coordinates printing and processing of bulletin and addendum assembly with Project Management Assistant, (PMA).
• Coordinate the completion and distribution of client as-recorded drawings and project close out documents.
• Works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgment.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, exercise learning agility, communicate verbal and written communication respectfully, apply attention to detail, commit to quality control, prioritize and multi-task, demonstrate professionalism under pressure, collaborate well in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering or Construction Management with approximately 3-5 years of experience supporting design and construction projects, preferably in semiconductor, advanced technology, cleanroom, manufacturing, or other highly technical facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management fundamentals including scope, schedule, budget, change management, risk tracking, and client communication.
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines and managing technical interfaces across design and construction phases. Ability to review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and project logs with a strong attention to detail.
• An ability to analyze complex situations, identify issues, and propose effective solutions is essential.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
• Good facilitator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Salary Range: $73,000 - $95,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized licensure/certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive components, and generous bonus opportunities.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering excellence. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward-thinking team.