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    Project Administrator, for COWI in North America - Halifax, NS, Canada - Cowi AB

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    Cowi AB Halifax, NS, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Project Administrator, for COWI in North America

    Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you guide small, low-risk projects from initial concept, through the planning process to implementation? Then this could be the next step in your career

    Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

    We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Project Administrator for our Halifax Office. In this position, you will join the Project Services/Project Management Group that supports in the execution of projects all across North America. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of project management methodologies and comprehensive communication skills. As a Project Administrator you will support the Project Manager to successfully delivery projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

    On a day-to-day basis, you will:

    • Assist all aspects of the project, from initiation to closure, ensuring project goals are achieved within the agreed timeline, budget, and quality standards.
    • Assist Project Managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, in collaboration with the client, project team, and stakeholders.
    • Assist in the development and management of the project plan, schedule, and budget, and ensure adherence to the project plan by all team members.
    • Contribute to tracking the development of tasks, identifying threats, and creating plans to reduce those threats, ensuring the project moves forward smoothly.
    • Participate in project review meetings, and provide input on project lessons learned and best practices.
    • Work along side the Project Manager to develop good relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure appropriate project delivery, customer satisfaction and secure future work.

    Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

    The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

    On top of that, you will have:

    • A university degree (bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is advantageous) OR five years of relevant work experience (experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry is preferred)
    • Superior planning and organizational skills combined with the ability to work in a time-sensitive setting on multiple and competing deadlines
    • A good understanding of project management fundamentals, especially earned value analysis
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills including the proficient use of Office tools (Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint)
    • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities together with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, deal with ambiguity, and work with a variety of stakeholders
    • Fluency in French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.

    A place to work and so much more

    At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
    We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
    With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

    What we also offer:

    Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

    Some of our benefits include:

    Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

    If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Talent Acquisition Administrator Mehul Jain at .COM.

    Get to know us even better at our website, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

    Equal opportunity employer

    COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.

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