Project Assistant - Columbus, OH at Arcadis U.S.Inc. in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

Arcadis is seeking an entry or Junior level Project Assistant to join our team in supporting project administration work for multiple project managers in our Columbus office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team locally with support from one of the best-qualified consulting firms in the country. In this position you will work on project specific work, such as: tracking progress of various ongoing projects, preparing reports regarding contracts for management use, arranging meetings, monitoring schedules, project budgets and preparing and distributing routine correspondence related to the projects, for a variety of project teams simultaneously.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Support Project Managers by assisting with set-up and monitoring of projects; regularly updating labor and expense forecasts in the firm's Project Management tools (based on Microsoft Project, Deltek Vision and Oracle).


• Assist Project Managers with the preparation of meeting notes and other non-technical deliverables.


• Prepare summary reports and presentations for Project Manager and Project Team members.


• Assist with review, production, and delivery of project reports, memos and presentations, as needed.


• As a backup to administrative staff, occasionally assist with typical duties such as but not limited to setting up meetings, answering phones, making travel arrangements, helping direct incoming calls, and document production.


• Aid in the preparation, formatting, and assembly of deliverables and upload deliverables to client sites


• Support project managers and team members with corporate projects tracking applications including expenses, conferences applications and travel planning.


• Track and ensure health and safety measures are applied properly to ensure the safety of project team members.

• Highly motivated with a desire to pursue continual innovative improvements in processes


• Demonstrate productivity and effectiveness while working both independently and as part of a team


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Exceptional time management and organization skills with the ability to wok under time constraints and prioritize/ plan work, while working on multiple tasks for several projects/ managers simultaneously


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients and individuals at all levels of the company


• Excellent analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail, especially with numbers and invoice review.


• Good experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or other professional report production tools.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Communication, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
  
  


• OR HS Diploma or Equivalent 3 years of relavent work experience
  
  

Why Choose Arcadis?

Arcadis is the leading global design and consulting firm for natural and built assets, and we invite you to join us in partnering with our clients to deliver truly exceptional and sustainable outcomes. Contribute to the world's most high-profile and transformative projects, from shopping centers in Shanghai and improved traffic flow in Atlanta to state-of-the-art rail systems in Doha, coastal defenses for Manhattan and cleaner air in Los Angeles. Work alongside the industry's foremost thought leaders and accomplished professionals, generating effective, real-world results. We are Arcadis: 27,000 people in more than 70 countries, creating value by applying our collective wisdom to every challenge. Our culture is collaborative, we believe in diversity and the power of global teamwork, and we own the responsibility to sustain the Earth and its people in a safe and balanced way. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Water is the world's most critical resource. At Arcadis, we work tirelessly to help protect this natural resource, focusing on the entire water cycle. From source to tap, managing rivers and coast zones, urban and rural water supply, and issues related to climate change and rising sea levels, our specialists, engineers and scientists help address all of the challenges facing water. Using cutting-edge technologies, collaborating to develop innovative solutions and tapping into global learning development resources, we are uniquely positioned to provide safe and secure water services that support the demand of a rapidly changing world. Join our team to start improving quality of life today.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.