Project Associate

Company Overview:

Driven by a highly experienced engineering team, comprised of coastal & infrastructure, industrial, and survey and technology groups, GIS boast extensive experience in planning, permitting, engineering, designing, and overseeing the construction of thousands of projects since our inception. Equipped with an innovative process engineering and planning team, our expertise spans from initial front-end engineering, detailed design through to the provision of meticulous project commissioning plans. Our adept engineers and designers collaborate closely with clients to identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring seamless project execution while minimizing facility downtime and adhering rigorously to schedule and budget constraints.

Position Summary:

The Project Associate supports Engineering teams in project administration, coordination of activities with discipline leads, document formatting and control, general office support tasks, ensuring teams are sufficiently organized and maintain operational practices and consistency for the client. Other support efforts may include handling details related to conducting research, drafting reports, keeping project management tracking systems updated, fielding calls and managing correspondence from project team members. Project assistants work in concert with project managers and other assistants to ensure smooth and timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

· Providing support to projects implementation, guaranteeing quality, efficiency and effectiveness

· Provides administrative and operation support on implementation of project

· Assist in projects financial resources management, Human Resources Management, efficient procurement and logistical services

· Support to follow-up on project auditing issues

· Follow-up, daily, with project team, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project

· Maintain up-to-date files and records of project documentation

· Supporting planning, monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, in articulation with the Project Manager

· Support the timely preparation and submission of progress reports, project reviews, financial reports and any other required project reports

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma with relevant experience
• Experience: Relevant administrative office experience required. Must be able to multitask, manage schedules, and communicate with peers and professionals.
• Skills:
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel software
• Knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, terminology and concepts, as well as industry codes &standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, co-workers, clients, customer, and the general public.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office setting. The role may require occasional travel.
• Physical Demands: This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

EEOC Statement:

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person