Project Assistant
Location
United States
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$50K - $60K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
About Us
At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is heavily focused on project production, schedule and cost tracking. Must be located within the U.S.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with project level production, scheduling and cost tracking in the environment consulting field, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and can work independently while collaborating closely with project managers and field staff.
Responsibilities
• Assist Project Manager and Regional Accounting Managers with gathering and organizing backup documentation for tracking of field environmental projects
• Compile summary of field production data in a format that allows for comparison from planned production to actual production
• Develop financial status reports to track the cost vs production on field efforts
• Set up projects in accounting systems based on contract review and approved budgets
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate project setup and billing alignment
• Act as the interface between project managers and regional accounting managers for environmental field projects
Required Qualifications
• Associate’s degree in Business or Finance
• 3+ years of professional business experience with a strong emphasis on production and cost tracking
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Working knowledge of Adobe software
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Environmental Consulting and Munitions Response field projects for the federal government
Scheduling Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Use of AI in the Application Process:
Applications should represent your own work and experience. AI generated resumes will not be considered.
Sponsorship Statement:
This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship at any point will not be considered.
Drug Screen Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.
The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific compensation or salary. Factors considered when making an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, alignment with market data, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Join EA?
At EA, our core values are openness, balance, and challenge and we strive to improve the quality of the environment in which we live, one project at a time. Our professional, team-centric culture promotes collaboration and flexibility and allows employees to guide their own career development path. To that end, we provide training and coaching to support ongoing development for our project managers and consulting engineers.
What We Provide:
EA prides itself on servant leadership, career development for staff in all areas, and maintaining work-life balance including flexible schedules. We have a tremendous base of positive client relationships that has resulted in a stable backlog of projects and opportunities for growth. We offer paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, knowledge sharing, industry advancement, professional associations, and industry conferences. EA is proud to offer a fantastic benefits package that includes the following:
- 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive Salary
- Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee wellness program
Accommodation Information:
If you are interested in applying for employment with EA and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the EA Talent Acquisition Office at recruitment@eaest.com. For TTY users, dial 711.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
EA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Recruiting Agency Disclaimer
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