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EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global.
Seeking an experienced Project Coordinator / Administrative Assistant to assist with various projects and assignments supporting EFI Global's Michigan Fire Services team.
This is a full-time role, must be able to commute to the Owosso office and reside in the Lansing MI metro area.
This is a fast-pace, “hit the ground running” administrative support role. (NOT an IT or Project Management role.)
Must be available to work an 8-hour shift between 8:00AM to 5:00 PM ET.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To coordinate project scheduling and administrative tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gathers project data.
- Coordinates project scheduling.
- Communicates project progression to appropriate parties.
- Documents project actions and results.
- Track project due dates.
- Enters applicable information into a data system.
- Prepares project and/or presentation materials.
- Coordinates tradeshows.
- Works with vendors.
- Produces correspondence, reports, and other documentation as required.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- Self-direct tasks and time management to meet business demands.
- Uses project management/accounting software to assign project numbers.
- Track project work orders/purchase orders and other authorizations.
- Coordinate internal requests for insurance certificates.
- Coordinate subconsultant and subcontractor invoices, insurance requirements, vendor agreements
- Prepare and finalize project invoices using Deltek Vision or VantagePoint.
- Monitor response times and tracks project due dates for various clients.
- Enters applicable project information into a data system, tracking software and/or spreadsheets.
- Coordinate vendor agreements, budgeting requests and invoices.
- Assists with report formatting, finalization, and delivery to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required.
Experience
- Two (2) years administrative office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include presentation, desktop publishing and graphics software.
- Requires Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and PowerPoint.
- Preferred software/database experience for project management tasks, such as AR, Project Set-Up, Invoicing, CRM. Knowledge of Deltek Vision, VantagePoint, Concur, Coupa is a plus!
- Preferred experience proofreading technical reports for grammar, spelling and formatting.
- Residential and/or commercial property insurance is a plus!
This would be a good career transition for collections specialist, billing specialist, accounts receivable specialist, accounts receivable associate, accounts payable, accounting assistant, human resources assistant, customer service, front office, receptionist, office manager, office administrator, office coordinator.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of web technology
- Excellent oral and written communication
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
What We Do
Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, to becoming a recognized leader in engineering failure analysis, origin and cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.
Each member of our multi-disciplinary team of more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for his or her technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions.
This expertise, coupled with the extensive coverage of more than 62 national offices plus offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Brazil to provide global work abroad capability, has earned us a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meets our clients’ expectations — anytime, anywhere.
EFI Global currently provides engineering services in the state of North Carolina by our partner firm, EFI Global of North Carolina, P.C. We also provide engineering services in the states of New York and New Jersey by our partner firm, EFI Global Engineering of New York, P.C.
EFI Global is part of the Sedgwick family of companies, a global leader in the independent insurance claims industry.
