Project Assistant - Cedar Rapids, United States - Fehr Graham

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Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionAre you ready to be the driving force in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of exciting projects? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated Project Assistant to become part of our vibrant team
What's in it for you?
As a Project Assistant, you are the backbone of our team, providing essential clerical and administrative support that keeps everything running smoothly. You will juggle tasks with finesse and ensure harmony in the workplace.

Fehr Graham embraces a workplace that values diversity and thrives on collaboration. We believe in creating a space where your skills and talents shine. We're committed to helping you grow personally and professionally. You'll have the chance to expand your skill set and take on challenges that align with your career goals. If you're passionate about providing personalized attention to clients, Fehr Graham is the right place for you.
Where you'll work
The position can sit in any of our Iowa Offices (Cedar Rapids, Manchester, or West Union). At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.
What you'll do
As a Project Assistant, you'll wear many hats and fill your days with variety. It's a team environment where you'll rub shoulders with other project assistants, engineers, environmental scientists, marketers, and a whole cast of amazing people. Here's a sneak peek into what you'll do at Fehr Graham:

• Dive into scheduling and coordinating projects. Your knack for prioritizing tasks will be the secret sauce to meeting deadlines.
• Channel your creativity and contribute to our success by helping assemble proposals that help us win projects.
• Support your colleagues in your office and across the firm.

What it takes
This role is a chance to develop leadership skills that bring out your best. Autonomy and growth go hand in hand on your journey with us. Ideally, you'll have an associate degree in Business Administration or relevant experience. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to dive into the professional world or someone with office experience, your journey may align with what we're looking for. Here are other skills that will set you apart:

• Articulate communication. We want someone who can express ideas with clarity and finesse.
• Analytical skills. You'll need to dive into the details. Your ability to unravel complexities will be a superpower.
• Organization. You'll help keep the chaos at bay by staying on top of the details.
• Team player. This is non-negotiable. We have a collaborative environment where everyone's strengths contribute to our success.
• Project support experience is required.
• Must be willing to travel at minimum 1 day per week to other Iowa locations.

What you'll get
You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/life/disability insurance.
• 401K profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off.
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham's people, culture and projects on our website.
Equal Opportunity EmployerFehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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