Job Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

RESPEC seeks an Assistant Project Manager in our Land Development sector, located in Castroville, TX. The Assistant Project Manager position is intended for a broad land development and public works professional, with experience across site civil design, permitting, and project delivery.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Assist in leading and managing land development projects from conception through construction for private and public-sector clients
• Contribute to planning, design, and permitting for site and civil land development projects
• Prepare and review exhibits, preliminary site layouts, civil site plans, technical memoranda, and reports
• Apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles for site development, including stormwater analysis and drainage design
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and internal technical teams
• Assist in managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets to support successful delivery
• Participate in client meetings and agency coordination meetings as required
• Support construction-phase services, opinions of probable cost, and development support tasks
• Foster strong internal collaboration and contribute to a positive team culture
• Assist in managing individual land development projects or defined project components under the guidance of senior leadership
• Assist in coordinating with internal design staff and consultants to deliver project milestones
• Support proposal development, fee development, and client communications
• Contribute to mentoring junior staff through technical guidance and assist in task oversight
• Participate in relationship-based client support and limited business development activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant land development engineering experience in the following areas:
  • Private-sector commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development
  • Preparing engineering reports, civil construction plans, and permitting submittals
  • Helping in coordinating small to mid-sized design teams and managing client interactions
  • Providing land development engineering services in Texas
  • Supporting proposal preparation and fee development
  • Stormwater analysis, site drainage, and civil design standards
• A minimum of 1 year of project management experience
• Proficiency with relevant software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and common hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Central Texas market experience, particularly the San Antonio and Austin regions
• Familiarity with local and state permitting agencies and development regulations
• Experience delivering private site development and public works projects, including street, drainage, and utility design, as stand-alone assignments or as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Strong stormwater and hydrologic/hydraulic expertise is preferred to support cross-discipline projects, but the role is not limited to stormwater-only practice

Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of site civil design, permitting, and regulatory processes
• Ability to foster and develop relationships with personnel from reviewing agencies
• Strong team player who can work in a collaborative and collegial environment
• Ability to aid in overseeing, managing and directing multidisciplinary project teams
• Entry level project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Entry level supervisory and leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of technology, software, and hardware
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and applicable engineering design software

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times
• Special hazards include exposure to development construction sites and equipment
• Proper use of personnel protective equipment on project construction sites per RESPEC and/or client policies
• Travel in personal vehicle from base office to project sites, client and/or agency offices and other RESPEC offices

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

Featured benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) with 100% Company match up to 6%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.