Project Coordinator​/Admin Assistant

Overview

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Jacksonville, Florida
, is looking for a Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant with strong self-initiative and attention to detail to be the Administrative Resources group’s representative in the Jacksonville office.

What makes working at Newcomb & Boyd so rewarding: You’ll contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainable, intelligent design. From groundbreaking research labs to innovative learning environments, you will help create facilities for the world’s top healthcare systems, leading universities, and Fortune 500 companies. As a firm that has been in business for over 100 years, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts.

• Project Coordination:
  Assist project managers (PMs) with tracking, downloading, uploading Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals during the Contract Administration phase.
• Assign RFIs and submittals to project team members and follow progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Upload documents to Docu Sign and assist PMs ensuring accurate information is in the Unanet project database for each project.
• Provide additional support for non-technical administrative tasks for PMs as needed.
• Assist with production and distribution of site visit reports.
• Download documents from client and contractor project management sites.
• Edit proposals, reports, studies, and letters.
• Process project specifications using RIB Spec Link.
• Book travel as requested for staff such as flights, hotel, rental cars.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure a smooth first day for new hires.
• Assist with employee terminations by collaborating with IT to confirm equipment is returned in good and operating condition.
• General office management including but not limited to maintaining office and printer supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid kits.
• Plan and execute office events including office lunches, client visits, a summer family outing, winter holiday party, team building, and special events coordinated with our marketing team.
• Kitchen management, including clean counters and refrigerators, filters changed when required, coffee and tea supplies ordered and maintained, and basic kitchen supplies, such as paper towels, ordered and maintained.
• Maintain and coordinate site visit items, including the tool kit, commissioning supplies, hard hats, and safety vests.
• Coordinate with building management including but not limited to office access, fobs, door lock system, parking placards, keys, employee roster, and emergency procedures.
• Send and receive mail and packages from delivery services.
• Ensure a comfortable work environment for guests and employees by maintaining clean conference rooms and stocked drinks and snacks.
• Notarize documents as needed.

• Uphold a strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and office management.
• Self-initiative, a positive team attitude, and strong attention to detail and quality.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and adhere to the firm’s core values.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to assume new tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, with staff at all levels, in written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to lift 30-lbs, with or without accommodations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Minimum five (5+) years of prior experience working in the AEC industry preferred.

Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of services including MEP, commissioning, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world.
Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.