Project Assistant - Environmental

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing environmental firm seeks a dedicated Project Assistant to provide vital support to project managers and environmental scientists. This role involves drafting reports, managing data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory systems. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to meaningful projects in environmental management.

Benefits

Company-paid sick and vacation time

401k contributions

Profit sharing

Quarterly incentive compensation

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Preferred experience in Environmental/Technical Writing.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute environmental reports and public notices.
• Transcribe field notes and perform data entry.
• Assist project managers with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

GIS

Strater

Job description

Job Description
Rhode Island based, rapidly growing, environmental firm is seeking an experienced, reliable, and task-oriented Project Assistant (PA) to join their team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary:
SAGE PAs provide essential support to the company principal, senior project managers, environmental scientists (project managers and junior scientists), other staff (i.e., drilling professionals and accounting staff) and SAGE clients in accomplishing both complex and general tasks, as needed.
PAs draft reports, compile report appendices and produce correspondence including, but not limited to; routine status reports, reliance letters, and environmental assessments (e.g. Phase I's, Limited Subsurface Investigations, Site Investigation Reports, UST Closure Assessments, Remedial Action Work Plans, soil disposal applications, Environmental Land Use Restrictions, Soil Management Plans, Public Notices, etc.).
PAs transcribe field notes and/or data into digital SAGE format to create supporting documents such as boring logs and Excel tables/spreadsheet, etc. PAs organize and track down any missing information/data from science staff, as needed.
PAs also assist project managers in managing Sites through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and/or Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regulatory system in order to keep the project on schedule and receive necessary signatures and/or RIDEM/MassDEP approvals.

Benefit Overview:

• Competitive salary
• Company-paid sick and vacation time
• Company contributions to 401k
• Company profit sharing
• Company-paid quarterly incentive compensation (discretionary bonuses)

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, finalize and distribute environmental reports (Phase I ESAs, Limited Subsurface Investigations, UST closure applications and reports, soil disposal applications, routine status reports)
• Review historic files/regulatory documents at RIDEM and online via MassDEP
• Produce/send public notices via USPS certified mail
• Create Boring logs in Strater
• Receive, review and QC laboratory data from laboratories and make accessible to science staff
• Update historic tables/graphs as data is received
• Data entry/field note transcription (Word & Excel)
• Prep and update PowerPoint presentations
• Provide GIS backup
• Order miscellaneous office/field supplies
• Order and maintain inventory of stationary, business cards, shirts, sweatshirts, gear bag supplies
• Oversee office equipment maintenance (scheduling & tracking/calendaring)
• Arrange for field equipment repairs (send out via FedEx or UPS)

Requirements:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Previous Environmental/Technical Writing experience (Preferred)

Job Type:

• Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm or 8:30 am-5:30 pm

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Minimum $55900 - Maximum $78200
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.