Restoration Project Assistant

Teichert•Pleasanton, CA

About The Position

The Restoration Project Assistant supports the success and profitability of land restoration projects by assisting Project Managers with scheduling, submittals, invoicing, and reporting, and by participating in field restoration and monitoring activities. The role also provides administrative support to the restoration team and identifies public bid opportunities for Project Manager review. The position supports the Triangle Land Restoration division’s goals and objectives, collaborates with project teams, promotes consistent project and administrative practices, and helps uphold company policies, standards, and values. It involves a combination of office work and outdoor project-site work, including field activities in varying weather and terrain. Regular travel to facilities, project sites, agency offices, and other business locations throughout California and western Nevada is required, with frequent out-of-town work in remote areas that may require overnight travel. The role reports to the Senior Project Manager, Triangle Land Restoration, and has no direct reports. The hourly base salary range is $34.17 to $43.91. Actual pay may vary based on factors including role, level, location, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of customer service experience.
Ability to work outdoors and perform physical field work in varying conditions.
Willingness to learn native and invasive plant identification and restoration methods.
Working knowledge of company Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, or ability to learn them.
Ability to travel regularly to company facilities, project sites, regulatory agency offices, and other business locations throughout California and western Nevada.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when operating a motor vehicle on company business.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation.
Commitment to workplace safety and support of corporate safety initiatives.
Strong working knowledge of computers and peripheral materials, including software and equipment for estimating and project management.
Competency in communications, organization and management, teamwork and collaboration, attention to detail, and technology.
Physical ability to walk on uneven ground, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, dig, plant, and lift or carry plants, tools, and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to meet the visual requirements of the role, including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in ecology, biology, environmental science, horticulture, or a related science; equivalent related field experience may be considered.
Technical competence in land restoration, or ability to develop it.
Experience with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with updating project schedules, researching materials, and preparing submittals.
Collaborate with project team members to compile quarterly summaries and prepare invoices.
Participate in restoration field activities, including installing native plants, broadcast seeding, installing and maintaining irrigation, and providing herbivory protection.
Assist with collecting field monitoring data.
Provide administrative support, including data entry, organizing project files, and ordering supplies.
Research publicly posted land restoration bid opportunities from organizations and agencies, and provide links or downloaded documents to Project Managers for review and evaluation.
Support the company’s Injury Prevention and Safety program and participate in appropriate safety meetings and training.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including logs, files, records, and field data.
Support the Triangle Land Restoration division’s goals and objectives, share knowledge of industry trends and best practices, and contribute to process improvements.
Collaborate with project team members and other disciplines, use resources effectively, and help maintain consistent project practices and administrative procedures.
Promote and protect company values, including diversity, teamwork, fairness, and respect, as well as the community perception of Teichert.