Project Assistant

Description

• Handle meeting scheduling, and calendar milestones and appointments
• Conduct responsibilities while adhering to Core Values and CHW Standards
• Act as a team player, fulfilling your own responsibilities and supporting others, including occasionally performing additional responsibilities as needed to help the team meet deadlines and complete tasks
• Professionally represent the firm in interactions with permitting agencies, clients, peer organizations, and business associates
• Research agency requirements for permitting and associated activities
• Prepare various types of documents for company use, team use, client use, for submittal to agencies, and for other end users
• Complete job responsibilities while adhering to CHW Standards and appropriate company procedures and protocols
• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and details in project management tool with input from Project Manager and team members
• Perform all administrative activities and tasks associated with project design and permitting

Requirements

• Complete all job functions proactively and independently with minimal input or direction from other staff
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in the following software and skills:
• Microsoft Office suite and Project (or similar scheduling/management software), Adobe Acrobat, and the internet
• Communicate proactively and appropriately with team members, permitting agencies, clients, sub-consultants, and others as needed
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma and minimum of 5 years of professional experience or an AA or AS degree with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Office equipment (copiers, printers, binding machine, etc.)
• Working knowledge of standard office software and good typing skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance