Description:
Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator in our Houston, Texas office.
Requirements:

The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include:

• Minimum 5+ years clerical experience required
• Proven self-starter with strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong experience with professional letters, reports and other communications
• Excellent and accurate communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility to work with a variety of team members.
• Enthusiastic, go-getter willing to take on new challenges.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision software a plus.
• Knowledge of the Consulting/Engineering industry preferred.
• Ability to be discreet and professional at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Provide professional administrative support to the Utility Design Department and other employees within the organization when requested.
• Assist with permit coordination, correspondence and email.
• Set up of projects and the entry of timesheet/expense reports, in accordance with company policy, in the company accounting system.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive project and departmental schedules/deadlines, which may include some overtime.
• Coordinate calendars, assist with travel arrangements, schedule meetings and assist with function planning for the department.
• Project/department document preparation and handling.
• Filing, printing, scanning, copying and the binding of materials as needed.
• Assist with the timely scheduling of mail, FedEx and courier services for department.
• Assist in the scheduling, organization, setup/breakdown of conference rooms and the setting up of audio-visual equipment for meetings. This may include the ordering of meals.
• Assist in the maintenance of the office. This includes common areas, conference rooms and copiers.
• Training to meet company safety standards.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS + ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Most work is performed professional office environment.

• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office including navigating between floors and workstations.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
• Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.

• Provide professional administrative support to the Utility Design Department and other employees within the organization when requested.
• Assist with permit coordination, correspondence and email.
• Set up of projects and the entry of timesheet/expense reports, in accordance with company policy, in the company accounting system.
• Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive project and departmental schedules/deadlines, which may include some overtime.
• Coordinate calendars, assist with travel arrangements, schedule meetings and assist with function planning for the department.
• Project/department document preparation and handling.
• Filing, printing, scanning, copying and the binding of materials as needed.
• Assist with the timely scheduling of mail, FedEx and courier services for department.
• Assist in the scheduling, organization, setup/breakdown of conference rooms and the setting up of audio-visual equipment for meetings. This may include the ordering of meals.
• Assist in the maintenance of the office. This includes common areas, conference rooms and copiers.
• Training to meet company safety standards.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times