Survey Project Assistant

BKF Engineers

. Support Survey Project Managers with project administration, including additional service requests/change orders, contract documentation, and accounts receivable follow-up .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in project administration, including documentation management and client coordination, with experience in Deltek and Microsoft Office.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project AdministrationDeltek ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAEC/Engineering/Surveying Industry ExperienceStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationDocument ControlProposal SupportContract DocumentationAccounts Receivable Follow-Up

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Work CollaborativelyAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Deltek (Vision/Vantagepoint)Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

AECEngineeringSurveyingProject ManagementField Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Survey Project Managers with project administration, including additional service requests/change orders, contract documentation, and accounts receivable follow-up
Coordinate and help schedule field crews, including tracking availability, jobsite needs, and required site access
Coordinate badging, site access, and onboarding requirements for field staff and visitors
Track contract status, project milestones, and required documentation
Follow up with internal teams and clients to keep project items moving
Request Certificates of Insurance and organize compliance documents
Set up new projects and maintain project information in Deltek
Generate routine reports in Deltek and maintain opportunity/pipeline tracking
Meet with Project Managers to review work-in-progress commitments and upcoming workload
Assist with proposal and pursuit support
Manage project files and document control
Support client correspondence and routine coordination
Manage field work authorization tags for Union field survey crews
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel periodically to job sites and/or other BKF offices as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of experience in a project assistant, project coordinator, or administrative support role
AEC/engineering/surveying industry experience preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Comfort learning new systems
Deltek (Vision/Vantagepoint) experience preferred
Professional, clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, field crews, and internal project teams
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive project and financial information
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel periodically to job sites and/or other BKF offices as needed
Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse
Occasionally able to lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
Generous paid time off packages
9 Paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement
Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
Competitive and award-winning benefits and perks