DOWL · 13 hours ago
Project Assistant
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. The Project Assistant provides essential administrative support to project managers and staff, focusing on project-related tasks such as preparing documentation, maintaining project files, and assisting with office functions.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes
Set-up and maintenance of electronic project files and documentation
Preparation and/or review of written correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, schedules, presentation materials, invoices, emails, and contract documents
Assist with office-related overhead and administrative support functions as assigned
Shows basic understanding of technical terms and concepts
Motivated to learn new vocabulary and concepts through self-study and mentoring
May perform editorial review of reports and other documents
Transmits technical documents appropriately
Highly collaborative and proactive team player who functions in a support role on a project team
Listens effectively, takes direction well, retains information provided, and is motivated to grow skills and keep projects on track
Communicates clearly and asks good questions
Plays a supporting role in the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables
Assists with transmitting, receiving, and filing project information according to data management policy
Attends project meetings as requested
Sends reminders about pending deadlines to the project team
Actively develops a basic understanding of work breakdown structures for multiple client types
Shows eagerness to learn about scope and budgets for several kinds of projects
Conducts basic monitoring of financial performance as directed and shares results with other members of the team
Occasionally 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
Infrequent direct client interaction
Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, Bluebeam, UKG - Basic
Shows basic understanding of technical terms and concepts
Motivated to learn new vocabulary and concepts through self-study and mentoring
May perform editorial review of reports and other documents
Transmits technical documents appropriately
Highly collaborative and proactive team player who functions in a support role on a project team
Listens effectively, takes direction well, retains information provided, and is motivated to grow skills and keep projects on track
Communicates clearly and asks good questions
Plays a supporting role in the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables
Assists with transmitting, receiving, and filing project information according to data management policy
Attends project meetings as requested
Sends reminders about pending deadlines to the project team
Actively develops a basic understanding of work breakdown structures for multiple client types
Shows eagerness to learn about scope and budgets for several kinds of projects
Conducts basic monitoring of financial performance as directed and shares results with other members of the team
Occasionally 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
Infrequent direct client interaction
Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes
Provides basic levels of project administrative support with guidance from more experienced staff
Operates with minimal autonomy working on discrete tasks while following established procedures
Duties may also include office support functions
No supervisory duties
Company
DOWL
DOWL is a civil engineering company that offers planning, surveying, and civil services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Fox
Retired Chief Operating Officer
Ali Alsaleh, MBA
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-06-12
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