We are looking for a project assistant to support the Oakland office! The ideal candidate has 2-5 years’ experience working as a project assistant or coordinator preferably in the construction industry. They should have good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and be able to juggle many tasks while working in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project manager in preparation of draft letters (MS Word) and emails (MS Outlook) for project-related correspondence (proposals, additional service requests, etc.).
• Assist project manager by updating and maintaining electronic lists (MS Outlook, MS Excel, and/or Google Docs).
• Assist project manager in tracking project billing and creating monthly progress reports.
• Track and monitor outstanding issues for active projects until each issue is resolved. Work with project managers and project engineers to update outstanding issues lists.
• Track and monitor meetings and attendees lists.
• During plan production and distribution, plot and collate hard copy plan sets and/or compile electronic plan sets (pdfs).
• Track contractor material submittals and RFIs, coordinate BKF responses, follow up with reviewing agencies for final approval. Maintain submittal and RFI logs.
• Update and maintain engineering libraries of agency standards & product catalogs, hard copy and/or electronic copy.
• Visit sites to photograph existing site conditions (requires automobile and driver’s license).
• Pick-up/drop-off of project items (requires automobile and driver’s license).

Software Proficiencies Required:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• PDF editor (Bluebeam Revu preferred)
• Google Docs
• AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required

California Driver’s License is required

Benefits:

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  Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses
• Aflac supplemental insurance option, Life insurance, Long-term disability
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement, 5 days paid jury duty, 5 days paid natural disaster
• Flexible schedules
• Mental health services, Wellness program, Fitness reimbursement, Gym discounts, Farm Fresh to You discounts
• Free office coffee, tea, fruit, bagels, and oatmeal
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• Company-sponsored sports teams and clubs
• Annual Company Picnic for employees and their families, Casino Themed Luncheon End of Year Celebration
• Employees also have access to BKF’s corporate condo in Lake Tahoe!

What makes BKF a great choice?

• The chance to work on iconic West Coast projects
• Inclusive and engaging company culture
• Competitive salary
• Professional development, training and mentorship
• Company funded retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee wellness program
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexible work policy and hybrid work schedule
• Amazing teams of supportive and hard-working professionals

BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1915, the firm has 15 California offices and 1 Oregon office employing over 540 staff. Our project experience includes corporate headquarters, office buildings, healthcare facilities, sports facilities, hotels and resorts, justice, public buildings, multi-family housing, educational facilities, retail, industrial, parking, highways, roadways, bridges, and light/heavy rail transit projects.

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