POSITION SUMMARY

This position is available for a full-time Project Assistant in our St. Johns office, working with and assisting the members of our Water Resources and Municipal Service Groups.

THE COMPANY

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, planning, and architecture company. We have offices in Saginaw, St. Johns, Manistee, Traverse City, Dundee, Byron Center, East Lansing, Standish, Bingham Farms, and Atlanta, Georgia. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.

Spicer Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k)-match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more!

A TYPICAL DAY ON THE JOB

• Provides full-time assistance in an office setting, supporting project managers and support staff in the office location
• Works in a computerized environment requiring advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint presentations, and graphics
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, managing tasks efficiently
• Uses MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat with speed and accuracy
• Reviews materials prepared by group staff for proper language and grammar, and reviews for completeness and accuracy
• Answers external phone calls and responds to client requests
• Refers calls and visitors to appropriate staff
• Skillfully manages daily departmental functions, such as coordinated schedules, staff trainings, and management of certifications and renewals
• Processes documents according to pre-established guidelines
• Establishes and maintains correspondence and data files
• Prepares standard reports, spreadsheets, and charts
• Prepares presentation materials to support department needs
• Maintains recurring internal reports
• Requisitions supplies, printing, or other services
• May require travel on occasion throughout the state
• Required to exercise initiative, judgement, and knowledge of company practices, policies, and organization
• Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship with the supervisor and staff
• Interact with clients and contractors in a kind and professional manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of clerical/administrative experience in a professional office or related setting or equivalent combination of higher education/experience
• Proven proficiency in all related office professional skills
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, written, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled