Project Assistant - EMJ Corporation

EMJ Corporation is a nationally recognized commercial general contractor experienced in retail, warehouses, industry facilities, schools, and sports facilities. We are ranked #59 in the ENR and projecting over $900 million in revenues for 2008.  Our Boston office is searching for a Project Assistant to join their team.  Job Duties: Â· Working as productive integral team member.· Significant amount of detailed work involving architectural and engineering plan takeoffs.· Working as productive integral team member. · Reading blueprints.· Interacting with people at different levels within an organization.· High level of interaction with construction professionals at the field level.· Meeting strict deadlines and multitasking.· Spending time on construction sites evaluating construction materials usage.· Entering and analyzing data in spreadsheets and estimating programs.· Assisting and designing both quantitative and qualitative analysis.Requirements:· Bachelors Degree in Building Construction or Engineering.· Highly motivated, self starter with excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.· Strong oral and written communication skills.· Strong analytical and problem solving skills.· Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within an organization.· Strong Project Management skills.· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.· Strong Microsoft Office Skills – With an emphasis on Excel.· Knowledge of estimating software preferred but not required.· Knowledge of construction processes and construction materials preferred but not required.· Ability to read Commercial/Retail Blueprints preferred but not required.  · Willingness to travel to local and regional project sites.EMJ Corporation offers Competitive Pay, Bonus Program, 401K/Profit Sharing, Life & Long Term Disability Insurance, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance. To Apply: Please go to our website and apply directly to us at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=EMJCORP&cws=1 or www.emjcorp.com and click on â€œCompanyâ€� and select “Employment Opportunities.â€�  EMJ Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     Company: EMJ Corporation Location: Waltham, MA 02453 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Engineering Career Level: Entry Level Occupations: Civil & Structural Engineering Industry: Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office Company: EMJ Corporation