Project Support Specialist

Freeland & Associates, Inc.

Consulting Civil Engineers

Job:

Freeland & Associates is seeking a highly qualified Project Support Lead to support civil engineering projects from permitting through design. The Project Support Lead will engage with engineers to assist in project management and company marketing. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, with a team, or directly with clients. This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare environmental permits
• Prepare development permits
• Prepare technical reports and memorandums
• Coordinate directly with government agencies for permitting
• Monitor project permit and review status
• Draft correspondence and communicate effectively with project stakeholders
• Perform limited receptionist duties
• Prepare Statements of Qualifications for future projects
• Prepare professional service agreements

Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in technical writing preferred
• High attention to detail and project organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in InDesign or similar is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Experience in land use planning, architecture, engineering, or related field is preferred
• Career-oriented individual who wants to progress further in their career and take on additional tasks

Compensation:

• $25 to $40 / hr
• Eligibility for overtime
• Heath, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement with partial match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Firm Location:

Freeland & Associates, Inc. is in the very northwest corner of Washington. We believe it is important to strike a strong work/life balance and Bellingham offers a host of activities to make that a reality. From world-class mountain biking, hiking and skiing in the North Cascades, to an extensive restaurant and brewery scene, the Pacific Northwest offers a wide variety of activities and pastimes outside of the work environment. If you are unfamiliar with the area, check out www.bellingham.org for a sample of the amazing activities that can be found in our area.

Firm Profile

At Freeland & Associates, Inc., we know that creating a great engineering company happens because of the quality people within. We look for motivated and talented individuals who can bring their knowledge and skills to make everyone at the company stronger. We also know that enjoying your work is as important as enjoying the people you work with.

We are a full-service civil engineering firm dedicated to responding to the needs of our clients with innovation. We combine local and regional knowledge with a broad base of experience in all aspects of planning, analysis, and engineering to produce inventive and low-impact designs. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality engineering services with effective communication and strong client relationships.

We are committed to developing the best staff in our industry and providing opportunities for career growth, strong leadership and mentoring, diversity of work, and having a fun and enjoyable work environment. Join us and be part of a team that works on exciting projects with exceptional clients!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Technical Writing: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Consulting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person