Project Specialist

Avenew is a leading provider of innovative solutions, specializing in asset management, infrastructure development, and innovative financing for communities and private enterprises. As an industry disruptor, Avenew takes a holistic and unique approach to executing and maintaining transportation and infrastructure projects that help accelerate achieving economic development goals faster. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology, long-term sustainable solutions, and exceptional customer service are qualities that set us apart in the industry.

If you seek a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, ground-level opportunity to make an impact in your community, then our team is for you. We need a motivated Project Specialist to help deliver infrastructure improvement projects while also helping develop our culture and operation. If you are interested in making an impact, leaving your mark, being a part of something new, and growing yourself within a competitive team, then Avenew is for you!About the OpportunityBe a Project Specialist at Avenew and appreciate the ability to advance yourself while also advancing the community you live in. At Avenew, we are in the improvement business. We improve communities, and while doing so, we improve ourselves. This position is a ground-level opportunity at a new company looking to create and capitalize on a new marketplace. In this position, you will assist Project Managers delivering projects, with innovative problem-solving initiatives, while coordinating with all necessary professionals and disciplines, will be among one's primary duties.

Essential Functions

• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining project planning documents.
• Support the development and tracking of project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Participate in asset management activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting for infrastructure projects.
• Help implement preventative maintenance and repair strategies for community assets.
• Assist with the preparation and assembly of proposals for new projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to technical content and background research for proposals and presentations.
• Conduct technical research to support project design, implementation, and problem-solving.
• Gather and analyze background information relevant to project goals and community needs.
• Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to support project design and documentation.
• Work with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to analyze spatial data and support asset management and planning
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other professionals to ensure project success.
• Communicate findings, updates, and recommendations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry best practices, tools, and technologies (including CAD and GIS).
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to innovative solutions for infrastructure improvement.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Preferred Associate's Degree and 2 years of construction/design industry experience
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree

Experience Qualifications

• Required 2 years of construction/design industry experience
• Preferred Construction management and/or engineering technician experience
• Required Microsoft 365 Suite
• Bluebeam experience
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Canva

Skills and Abilities

• A relentlessly positive attitude!
• A desire to serve others to the highest level in helping them achieve their goals
• An avid learner and critical thinker with natural tendency to ask the right questions to gather necessary problem-solving information.
• Ability to manage and work within a team of professionals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly with great attention to detail.
• Document Layout, Formatting and visual structuring of documents.
• Document Editing
• Understanding of Infrastructure project delivery process
• Storyboarding and Conceptualization
• Summarizing Reports and Documents
• Scoping and Contracting Basic Understanding

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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