Project Assistant

EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC • Hunt Valley, MD

6d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Remote

About The Position

At EA, you’ll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem-solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high-quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is heavily focused on project production, schedule and cost tracking. Must be located within the U.S.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with project level production, scheduling and cost tracking in the environment consulting field, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and can work independently while collaborating closely with project managers and field staff.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business or Finance
• 3+ years of professional business experience with a strong emphasis on production and cost tracking
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Working knowledge of Adobe software

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Environmental Consulting and Munitions Response field projects for the federal government
• Scheduling Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera P6

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager and Regional Accounting Managers with gathering and organizing backup documentation for tracking of field environmental projects
• Compile summary of field production data in a format that allows for comparison from planned production to actual production
• Develop financial status reports to track the cost vs production on field efforts
• Set up projects in accounting systems based on contract review and approved budgets
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate project setup and billing alignment
• Act as the interface between project managers and regional accounting managers for environmental field projects

Benefits

• 401k with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Salary
• Low deductible health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree