Project Engineering Assistant - New York, United States - HDR
Description
Project Engineering Assistant
Description
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.
We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.Watch our
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Project Engineering Assistant
This position requires a highly energetic, detail-oriented individual who will assist the Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) with project/task management, scheduling, documentation, estimating, and budget control on all aspects of Engineering projects.
Primary Responsibilities
The primary duties of the
Project Engineering Assistant require a hands-on team player who will be able to assist multiple project managers on a daily basis.
The main focus is to assist the Project Manager with the management of a project, emphasizing project financial and schedule health.
Specific responsibilities include documentation, development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules for large, multi-discipline projects; Monitoring and tracking the progress of project work; project reviews, quality audits, preparation of project budget and schedule status reports and presentations; project set-up and preparation of client billings; revenue recognition; working with project managers to proactively identify project budget and schedule problems and implement corrective actions; review and processing of invoices; monitoring the status of accounts receivable and outreach to clients to determine invoice status and secure payment.
Additional responsibilities include ad hoc special reporting and ensuring that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy, accounting principles and contractual obligations.
Position provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills in project management and project controls.
Keyword(s): Project Engineering Assistant, project management- Keyword(s): Project Engineering Assistant, project management, project controls, *LI-MP1
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering or related degree
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Oracle and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands for your time in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employeeowned culture required.
Preferred qualifications:
- 1 years' experience in engineering or construction field
- Experience and/or interest in project management and of tracking projects and keeping them on budget and in schedule
- Ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures.
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it.
Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Primary Location:
United States-New York-Syracuse
Other Locations:
United States-New York-Albany, United States-New York-
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