EKI Environment & Water, Inc.

EKI Environment & Water, Inc. (EKI) is an employee-owned, full service, engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients throughout the United States. If you are interested in improving the environment and advancing your career, then EKI is the place for you. We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic mid-level Project Assistant. Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, this position supports aspects of project and administrative support activities. This position is a resource for all EKI employees regardless of location.

Your responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Produce complex documents requiring substantial word processing, compilation, reproduction, and distribution. This includes correspondence, reports, proposals, spreadsheets, presentations, invoices, and memos according to company/client guidelines.
• Prepare spreadsheets to track progress and tasks for project-related activities.
• Provide support to project teams by assisting Project Managers with project set up, proposals, contracts, and project-related coordination tasks.
• Assist Project Managers to track project status and costs.
• Assist with production of client invoices, contracts, addendums, and documentation.
• Proofread and edit outgoing documents.
• Expand and maintain the EKI document style guide.
• Review/improve/expand templates and provide guidance to new and existing employees.
• Provide guidance and training to technical staff and administrative to facilitate efficient preparation and production of documents.
• Provide guidance, examples, and training sessions for PowerPoint.
• Manage project folders and develop and implement protocol for protecting final deliverable files.
• Coordinate tasks with internal working groups, clients, and vendors.
• Train administrative staff to provide project assistance.
• Support IT and Marketing teams to maintain CRM and Intranet.
• Provide timely and knowledgeable responses to requests.
• Provide assistance to all EKI offices and staff as needed.

 The successful candidate should have the following background:

• Minimum of five years of project assistant work experience.
• Experience and ease of working with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 365, specifically including strong skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Confidence in learning and using new platforms and software as needed.
• Skilled in the use of the Internet as a research tool.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Timely response to written communication and ability to juggle multiple channels of communication.
• Highly organized, self-directed, reliable, and pays attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to see what needs to be done and take initiative.

As an ESOP firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation, retirement benefits through ESOP and 401(k) profit sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. If this is the career path of your choice, please submit your resume to career@ekiconsult.com.

EKI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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