Project Assistant

Arcadis Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Project Assistant Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description The Project Assistant performs timely and accurate activities related to the Arcadis Way of Project Management to support the project manager across the lifecycle of a project. Responsibilities include administrative tasks such as updating schedules and resource plans, maintaining project documentation, delivering supporting information to understand project progress and support project reviews (health checks), preparing progress reporting information, scheduling meetings, coordinating communication among team members, and monitoring project progress. Role accountabilities Have knowledge and understanding of Oracle ERP and the Arcadis Way Project Management. Review and request new project setups (ACTs) including contract value, contract type, rates, pay terms, address details, taxing criteria, etc., consulting with the Project Manager and Project Finance when contract documentation is not provided. Understand time and material (T&M) and Lump Sum (Fixed Price) revenue recognition type contracts to learn quickly the Project Assistant role in AWPM with project setup, modification, and closeout. Review and update the Oracle workplan as needed under direction of the Project Manager; notify Project Finance of any additional tasks and fees. Assist project compliance – Collaboration Hub and ensure mandatory documents are tagged; request these from the Project Manager if missing. Monitor working capital for projects in weekly/monthly Project Manager meetings; review WIP and liaise with Project Finance to provide insight and commentary to support working capital reviews, driving lower DRO; highlight and elevate risks to WIP or expected billing schedule delays at the project level. Review project financial performance, including cost and revenue with the Project Manager, and liaise with Project Finance to provide insight/intervention to support performance. Qualifications & Experience 5-10 years related experience in any project accounting and project coordination background. Can work on Night shift schedule. Experience operating in a global offshoring model. Understanding of time and material (T&M) and Lump Sum (fixed price) revenue recognition and metrics. Relevant work experience in project management and finance activities. Excellent written and verbal English is mandatory. Ability to liaise with peers and key stakeholders in the countries you are supporting. Develop high level competency within Oracle ERP financial and project management. Experience in Oracle systems is preferred. Proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, Outlook, Word. Can work on flexible hours to meet changing work environment and tight deadlines, specifically around month end close. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters and pioneer a skills-based approach, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize impact together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations and career goals, we will listen to understand what you want from your time here and provide support to achieve your ambitions. #J-18808-Ljbffr