Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

NorthStar CG, LP currently has an open position for a Project Assistant in our Issaquah, WA office

NorthStar has been a national market leader for over 30 years in Demolition and Hazardous Material Remediation. Our professional and innovative approach to a full array of site preparation and construction services has fueled our significant growth since inception, to a point where we are positioned as the world's largest company in the industry sector.

The PNW Branch of NorthStar is looking for a motivated individual to fill our Project Assistant position.

Reporting to the Director of Project Management, you will be a key part of our Project Management team helping us complete some of the most technically challenging demolition and abatement projects in the region.

Primary Duties:

• Work with Project Management team and in-house Legal Department to ensure all contracts are routed for review prior to signature; liaise with Project Managers and/or Branch Manager to ensure all are awareness of contract issues in a timely manner
• Work with Project Managers to process requisitions and create subcontracts.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to ensure all contracts are signed and returned
• Coordinate obtaining Payment and Performance Bonds
• Coordinate OCIP enrollment and monitor on-going compliance
• Create and update notifications of asbestos work with appropriate authorities
• Ensure insurance certificates for customers are requested in accordance with contract documents and in a timely manner
• File preliminary notices
• File intents and affidavits with WA L&I or equivalent in other states, monitoring daily for changes
• Assemble folders for new projects
• Assist Project Managers with administrative tasks
• Archive project documents upon completion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read voluminous contract documents for specific terms
• Demonstrable experience performing same or similar tasks to those listed above
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum of one year of work experience in an administrative environment, ideally in the construction industry

Skills & Knowledge:

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Maintain a positive attitude

Proficient in Microsoft Office -- Word, Excel and Outlook

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Talk and hear
• See using peripheral, close, and distance vision including the ability to adjust focus
• Spend majority of their time working on a computer, some time will be spent using typical office equipment (photocopiers, 10-key) and filing paperwork

Compensation:

\$24-\$28 per hour, depending on experience

Pay cycle is weekly.