Associate Project Developer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Join the Environmental Design Group Team – Where People and Purpose Meet

Salary Range: $85,000-100,000+

Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

ABOUT EDG

Environmental Design Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm delivering planning, design, civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, and construction management solutions across Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, we’re committed to shaping safer, more sustainable, and more livable communities. We’re more than engineers, designers, and planners - we’re passionate community builders. Whether we’re restoring green spaces, creating safer roads, or reimagining public parks, we do it all with one goal in mind: making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

If that sounds like a mission you’d be proud to support, we’d love to meet you.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Collaborative Culture: Our team of engineers, designers, and planners work together to deliver meaningful results aligned with community needs.
• Client-Centered Approach: Our Client Experience program emphasizes proactive communication, trust, and lasting relationships with both clients and teammates.
• Mission-Driven Impact: You’ll contribute to projects such as trail planning, wastewater infrastructure, and parks that enhance quality of life.
• Growth & Support: We offer competitive benefits, professional development, flexible work options, and a welcoming workplace where individuals thrive.
• A Voice That’s Heard – We listen, value fresh ideas, and empower every team member to speak up and contribute.

JOB OVERVIEW

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified Associate Project Manager to plan and manage projects for our Transportation Client Service Group. Projects may include roadway improvements, roundabouts, traffic signals, highway lighting, multi-use trails, sidewalks, transportation planning, streetscape, storm sewer systems, and culverts. This position will provide both technical and client management project leadership.

• Supervise associates indirectly, provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review and manage associate’s performance as it relates to project goals.
• Manage all activities for assigned projects with oversight from Project Manager – including scheduling work, project budgets, invoicing, AR’s, directing associates and subconsultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
• Report project budget variances to Project Manager, and develop a plan to bring project back into compliance.
• Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
• Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
• Assist in making formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in identifying project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with and receive approval from Project Manager to prepare and submit proposals/ contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based upon client dialogue and project understanding.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with existing and prospective clients; participate in client events, community boards and organizations, and industry associations; participate in public meetings including delivery of presentations as requested.
• Adhere to the company’s QA/QC Performance Standards.
• Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Identify future projects/opportunities, services, and client needs.

Environmental Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Certifications: PE or other relevant certification
• Experience: 5+ years
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and computer-aided design and other industry-based software is required.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced analytical and creative thinking.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Enhanced presentation skills.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position that has the availability to work hybrid.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will review, mentor, develop, and manage staff’s performance to both project’s and company’s goals and expectations. Management activities may include participating in interviews and hiring decisions, training new staff, and performance management.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re looking for someone who is:

• People-focused and a natural collaborator
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable
• Excited to learn and grow in a dynamic setting
• Passionate about improving places and lives
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—including professionalism in client and public settings.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, sustainability, and community-focused design.

WHAT SETS EDG APART

• Cross-disciplinary Expertise: In-house disciplines like surveying, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, and EDG Creative work seamlessly under one roof to deliver holistic solutions.
• Community-Focused Projects: From the Towpath Trail to park master plans and infrastructure studies—you’ll help create places people love.
• Core Values in Action: Collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, vision, accident and critical illness, life insurance, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.
• Flexible in-office, hybrid, or work-from-home schedules.
• Paid time off, vacation, holiday schedules, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.
• Community volunteer initiatives, team committees, and career advancement programs.

READY TO EXPLORE WHAT'S POSSIBLE?

Visit our Careers page, choose your location, and explore open positions. We’d love to hear how your background and passion align with our mission to create lasting impact for communities throughout Ohio.

Environmental Design Group – from possibility to purpose.
Together, we're making a difference—for people, communities, and the environment.