Administrative Assistant / Project Coordinator
5 days ago
Fountain Valley
Job Description PACE is seeking a dynamic, highly organized individual with strong administrative skills to support administrative needs specifically for our Environmental Water Division. The admin group works as a team, so at times, is not limited to this one division. This candidate should be able to multi-task and have ability to switch to new projects accordingly. This position requires performing a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to the following: • Assist with the compilation, preparation and submittal of project reports, memos, RFI responses and manuals. This includes editing text, printing text, coordinating plans to be plotted, coordinating the development of covers with graphics department, and assembling for submittal as required. This includes coordination with graphics department for report covers, spines, laminating, etc., • Assist with specifications for various projects which includes formatting, etc., • Assist with answering incoming phone calls to the PACE general phone line., • Assist with purchasing and shipping project related materials and equipment as necessary., • Assist with preparation of presentations and other marketing materials on an as-needed basis., • Assist Division Managers and senior level management with calendar coordination, scheduling of appointments, expense reports, travel arrangements and project tracking., • Keeping track of company credit card purchases to submit to accounting dept., • Maintain company client database (in a proprietary system)., • Assist in developing project timeline schedules and updating monthly reports., • Prepare business correspondence (proposals, change orders, purchase orders, specifications, meeting minutes, letters, memos, reports, tables, spreadsheets, etc.) as required., • Coordinate proper contract documentation in a timely manner., • Start-up of engineering proposals and job files. Manage correspondence files. Updates network correspondence files (computer file management)., • Assist with filing hard copy files of proposals and project files., • Prepare .pdfs of reports that have been submitted., • Prepare shipping packages., • Assist with updating monthly work calendar and the PACE weekly work schedule for office distribution., • Maintain client contact information in company contact database., • Utilize PACE’s standards for formatting business correspondence., • Attend meetings as requested and take notes, transcribes in a formalized format and distributes, as necessary., • Assist with maintaining registrations for engineers while following company policies regarding registration renewal., • Minimum five years administrative experience, preferably in an engineering environment., • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project., • Demonstrated proficiency using ProCore, Deltek, Ajera or like software., • Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of employees, managers and officers., • Past history of maintaining high degree of confidentiality and exercise good judgment., • Previous experience utilizing creative problem-solving skills., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks., • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; color vision is very helpful. Work Environment The noise level in the office work environment is moderate and typical of a professional office environment. Salary Compensation will be commensurate with experience and capabilities. PACE is an equal opportunity employer. At this time, PACE will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Local candidates are preferred. No relocation package is offered. If interested, please respond to this posting by submitting your resume with salary requirement and references. NO SOLICITATIONS FROM RECRUITING COMPANIES. Company DescriptionPACE is a specialized civil engineering firm focusing on advanced water resource services with unique research and development capabilities through our internal laboratories and water related modeling. We offer a wide range of engineering services related to water, wastewater, stormwater management and water resource planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure projects are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Our engineering approach focuses on maximizing value by applying state-of-the art analytical tools and designing water infrastructure systems that include environmental, aesthetic, and recreation uses. PACE staff members include licensed professional engineers with PhDs, university instructors and policymakers in the water resource arena. We invite you to learn more about PACE by visiting our website: pacewater.com. Our Main headquarters is in Fountain Valley, CA. We also have a smaller office in Scottsdale, AZ. When you join our PACE family, you join a group of individuals with a shared passion for water, a desire to grow, and a determination to make a difference. We believe it is important to cultivate a team-oriented, purpose-driven, and encouragement-led culture to best achieve our goals and deliver quality work to our clients. We provide an environment that incorporates professional and personal team building and growth through various interactive programs intended to cultivate a comfortable, collaborative and advanced-thinking environment. We promote these values with programs and events such as company-sponsored luncheons with group activities, training events, project presentations, in-house massages, tournaments using our office putting course, sponsoring community support events, offsite gatherings, and more. We also welcome feedback to best understand our team's needs and concerns and continuously improve our company as a whole. With the following characteristics embedded in our culture, you will feel the difference in working for a company that cares: Collaborative Client-Focused Have Fun Thrive Additionally, we maintain an active office environment to promote collaboration and efficient delivery of projects, with a wide variety of office perks: -\tComplimentary breakfast and casual attire every Friday -\tComplimentary tea, coffee, breakfast bars, and snacks offered daily -\tHealth Incentive program -\tStand up desks -\tYoga ball chair -\tIn-house golf course -\tCafé style break room with big screen TV In addition to the competitive compensation, PTO, paid holiday, insurance and retirement (401k) benefits, PACE also offers: -\tBonus pay opportunities -\tPotential future shareholder opportunities -\tReimbursement for personal health and wellness programs (such as gym memberships) -\tReimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (such as co-pays/deductibles, expenses not qualified for insurance coverage, etc.) -\tTuition, training and association due reimbursement -\tFlexible spending accounts based on pre-tax payroll contributions for dependent care, medical, dental and vision expenses -\tShort-term and Long-term disability insurance -\tLife and AD&D insurance -\tEmployee Assistance Program providing counseling for well-being, legal services, financial wellness and identity theft resources • These programs each have guidelines for eligibility and reimbursement limits. Details of these programs can be provided upon request.PACE is a specialized civil engineering firm focusing on advanced water resource services with unique research and development capabilities through our internal laboratories and water related modeling. We offer a wide range of engineering services related to water, wastewater, stormwater management and water resource planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure projects are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Our engineering approach focuses on maximizing value by applying state-of-the art analytical tools and designing water infrastructure systems that include environmental, aesthetic, and recreation uses. PACE staff members include licensed professional engineers with PhDs, university instructors and policymakers in the water resource arena. We invite you to learn more about PACE by visiting our website: pacewater.com. Our Main headquarters is in Fountain Valley, CA. We also have a smaller office in Scottsdale, AZ.\r\n\r\nWhen you join our PACE family, you join a group of individuals with a shared passion for water, a desire to grow, and a determination to make a difference. We believe it is important to cultivate a team-oriented, purpose-driven, and encouragement-led culture to best achieve our goals and deliver quality work to our clients.\r\n \r\nWe provide an environment that incorporates professional and personal team building and growth through various interactive programs intended to cultivate a comfortable, collaborative and advanced-thinking environment. We promote these values with programs and events such as company-sponsored luncheons with group activities, training events, project presentations, in-house massages, tournaments using our office putting course, sponsoring community support events, offsite gatherings, and more. We also welcome feedback to best understand our team's needs and concerns and continuously improve our company as a whole. With the following characteristics embedded in our culture, you will feel the difference in working for a company that cares:\r\n\r\nCollaborative\r\nClient-Focused\r\nHave Fun\r\nThrive\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we maintain an active office environment to promote collaboration and efficient delivery of projects, with a wide variety of office perks:\r\n\r\n•\tComplimentary breakfast and casual attire every Friday\r\n•\tComplimentary tea, coffee, breakfast bars, and snacks offered daily\r\n•\tHealth Incentive program\r\n•\tStand up desks\r\n•\tYoga ball chair\r\n•\tIn-house golf course\r\n•\tCafé style break room with big screen TV\r\n\r\nIn addition to the competitive compensation, PTO, paid holiday, insurance and retirement (401k) benefits, PACE also offers:\r\n\r\n•\tBonus pay opportunities\r\n•\tPotential future shareholder opportunities\r\n•\tReimbursement for personal health and wellness programs (such as gym memberships)\r\n•\tReimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (such as co-pays/deductibles, expenses not qualified for insurance coverage, etc.)\r\n•\tTuition, training and association due reimbursement\r\n•\tFlexible spending accounts based on pre-tax payroll contributions for dependent care, medical, dental and vision expenses\r\n•\tShort-term and Long-term disability insurance\r\n•\tLife and AD&D insurance\r\n•\tEmployee Assistance Program providing counseling for well-being, legal services, financial wellness and identity theft resources\r\n\r\n* These programs each have guidelines for eligibility and reimbursement limits. Details of these programs can be provided upon request.