Intermediate Project Assistant

Provides clerical and administrative support to the project team members; these tasks may include but are not limited to: organizes and maintains project records, files, and correspondence, copies project documentation as requested; coordinates meeting schedules. Prepares project correspondence from basic to moderately complex and/or confidential source materials and proofreads for accuracy. Compiles and computes project data from various sources of a basic to moderately complex nature for staff review and action. Prepares project presentations as required. Assist with submitting and obtaining permits and vendor pricing as needed. Schedules and coordinates project activities such as travel arrangements, business meetings and appointments. Serve as a liaison between subcontractors/vendors, accounting, and procurement, as necessary to process project invoices. May administer time cards for field staff. Work with project managers and management team to resolve issues that arise with projects or clients. Performs other duties as required.

High School diploma or equivalent. 3 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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Ability to work as a team player. Ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as vendors. Good personal computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe or Bluebeam. Good organizational skills to balance and prioritize work. Good ability to deal with many people and process a large volume of requests.

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

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Fulltime-Regular

Regular

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position