Job Details

Project Assistant

Applications are now being accepted for a Project Assistant at the Ada County Highway District in the Boise, Idaho area. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a wage range of $22.80 - $26.30 per hour, DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

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  The Project Assistant serves as assistant to Project Managers (PM) during the scope, design, right of way acquisition, and construction of all capital projects and assists in the establishing and monitoring of project control systems.
  
  


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  The Project Assistant aids in establishing schedules using the District's project management software, confirms accurate data transfer of files through/in SHAREPOINT, and confirms project costs from the District's accounting software.
  
  


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  The incumbent will help Capital Projects staff ensure project quality and consistency, conformance with management objectives, effective and retrievable documentation, and dissemination of timely information to help manage and improve the delivery of capital projects; and to support information requests as needed for changed conditions, claims analysis, or public requests.
  
  


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  The incumbent will track and report monthly reports for the Capital Projects Department.
  
  

• Must have a strong comprehensive knowledge of computer operations, financial and business spreadsheet applications, database programs, Word, Excel, PROJECT, and Microsoft Project Web App or other project management software.


• The incumbent must have good knowledge of project management principles & practices; electronic file transfer methods, and basic record retention and general filing practices; some knowledge of general civil engineering, right of way acquisition and construction management practices as they relate to the principles of highway and bridge construction.


• A standard high school diploma is required, preferably supplemented with some college level courses in engineering, construction or a related field.


• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

Salary/Compensation: $22.80 - $26.30 per hour