Multi-Disciplined Project Manager

About the role

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each day. We are currently seeking a multi-discipline Project Manager to support projects throughout Lehigh Valley and Southeastern Pennsylvania. This position could be based out of our Phoenixville, Furlong, or Wyomissing office locations.

As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a full range of engineering and consulting services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, code enforcement, plan review, construction management, construction materials testing, and grant writing services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture client relationships
• Evaluate response to proposals (RFPs) and other multi-disciplinary opportunities
• Manage proposals, budgets, authorization for additional services, and schedules
• Manage project deliverables, reports, review comments, and client expectations
• Assist in the development of projects by leading internal and external teams
• Manage multi-disciplinary design projects
• Provide construction administration services
• Develop technical specifications, contract documents, and manage the bidding process
• Serve as an Owner’s Representative for a variety of project types
• Responsible for Quality Assurance/Quality Control of the project and construction oversight
• Mentor and motivate junior associates while implementing firm standards and practices

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in architectural design or project/construction administration of commercial and/or public facilities (sites and structures)
• Undergraduate degree in A/E design or construction management preferred
• Knowledge of construction means and methods regarding all construction types and of Construction Codes
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications
• Proficient in technical writing/interpretation – drawings and details, schedules, front-end and technical specifications, AIA/EJCDC standard contract terms and conditions
• Familiarity with drafting/design and project scheduling programs preferred
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain PA clearances/background checks, if required by project

Benefits

• Career advancement and continuing education opportunities
• Employee engagement events and parties
• Work-life balance & flexible working schedules
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Discounted and/or free Isett wear
• Parental leave
• 401k/Roth match

About the company

Isett is a values-based organization recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs:

• Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019)
• The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2013)
• Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business (2023 & 2024)
• Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023)
• Corporate Citizen of the Year (by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal)
• The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics)