Job Details

Description

Why DOWL?DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Bridges and Structures

With thousands of projects under our belt, we're proud to be a regional leader in concrete, steel, and timber bridges. Whether it is a single-span concrete bridge, a multiple-span curved steel girder bridge, or a historic bridge rehabilitation, our proven approach provides clients with creative, efficient solutions. Our structural design team offers decades of experience in both new and existing construction, specializing in public infrastructure and industrial structures. If you are inspired to create real-life structures stemming as far back as childhood when you created them out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands, we'd love for you to be a part of our team.

Summary

Support projects that shape communities and join our team as a Project Administrator. You'll play a key role in supporting project managers and teams in delivering high-quality work that makes a real impact. In this role, you'll help manage essential project tasks; from preparing meeting agendas and tracking budgets to reviewing reports and maintaining documentation. You'll also assist with office administrative duties, gaining broad exposure to both project and business operations. Your contributions will help ensure smooth workflows, clear communication, and on-time project delivery.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced organization, enjoys collaboration, and is eager to learn and grow. If you're ready to support meaningful projects and be part of a supportive, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Proficient

• MS Project - Basic

• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient

Technical Expertise

• Displays solid understanding of technical terms and concepts

• Quickly grasps technical vocabulary and concepts

• Performs editorial review of reports and other technical documents

• Assists PMs and technical staff with preparing scope of work documents

Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership

Highly collaborative and proactive team player that assists the team in reaching success. Listens effectively, retains information provided, and takes responsibility for keeping projects on track. Demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire from within the team setting.

Project Schedule and Delivery

Assists with development of project schedules. Supports the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Transmits, receives, and files project information according to data management policy. Schedules and attends project meetings as requested. Keeps the project team informed about upcoming project deadlines.

Understanding Scope and Budget

Demonstrates a working understanding of a work breakdown structure for multiple client types. Provides assistance with assembling scope and budget documents for several kinds of projects. Monitors financial performance on projects and shares results with other members of the team.

Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards

Supports business development and marketing efforts by compiling data on past projects, teaming partners, and competitors as requested. May also complete other duties under the supervision of a project manager or marketing staff.

Client Interaction

Limited direct client interaction, commonly in group settings. Respond to emails, attends meetings, and answer questions/comments with limited autonomy.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Provides intermediate level of project administrative support with some guidance. Operates autonomously on routine tasks and works closely with more experienced staff on more complex assignment. Duties may also include office support functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Years of experience required: 2 years

• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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