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About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your Impact:

• Preparation of general correspondence (letters, memoranda, meeting minutes, bid tabs, cost estimates, notes, agendas, etc.)
• Supports engineering staff with contract document edits, project bidding process, grant applications
• Process documents to ensure completeness and accuracy including proofing documents for content, correct grammar and punctuation
• Prepares and organizes the reproduction of documents under instruction from staff, which may include researching and gathering information from various sources to assemble complex reports
• Make redlined changes to specifications
• Assist Engineers in creating addendums
• Make edits to library, master Eng. Design Reports and Final Report Templates
• Update all in house projects with FAA library changes
• Submit for advertisement, DBE Public Notice, Invitation for Bids and Legal Notices or Notices of Contractors Settlement
• Maintain Records, Electronic Filing system
• Assists all staff in all other duties and tasks that are assigned
• Coordinates tasks and provides professional administrative support to one or more project teams.
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Must be able to prioritize workload independently
• Ability to use independent judgment to perform a wide variety of tasks in a professional manner

Who you are:

• Interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Utilize independent judgement.
• Initiative to learn new skills and take on new tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam
• Knowledge and experience in Deltek Vision are preferred.
• Familiarity with email scheduling tools
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements and efficiencies
• Minimum High School Diploma / 2 years of college preferred or greater but would consider equivalent experience within the AEC Industry. 

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

What we offer – Learn more

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. 

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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