Construction Project Assistant

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIAN is seeking a Construction Project Assistant to support our on-site Construction Management team on utility infrastructure projects in Washington, DC.

This junior-level role focuses on field coordination, project documentation, recordkeeping, and communication, working alongside Construction Managers to ensure observations, findings, drawings, and action items are accurately documented and distributed.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience; entry-level candidates with strong organizational and communication skills are encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including data entry, spreadsheet management, and basic formulas.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to follow direction, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working in both office and field environments.
• Experience using electronic systems or platforms for documentation, tracking, or reporting.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to project and field locations within the assigned work area.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Construction Managers during feeder walkdowns, field inspections, and other site activities.
• Prepare findings documents using field notes, photographs, meeting notes, and direction from the Construction Manager.
• Organize and maintain construction drawings, prints, and related project documentation.
• Prepare and distribute construction findings and supporting documents to engineering and project teams.
• Coordinate with engineering teams regarding discrepancies and follow-up items identified by the Construction Manager.
• Track communications and action items involving Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records, action-item logs, meeting minutes, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications among Construction Managers, Project Managers, engineering personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Provide additional administrative and project support to the Construction Management team as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Construction Project Assistant

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Environment: On-Site / Field-Based

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a Construction Project Assistant to support our on-site Construction Management team on utility infrastructure projects.

This is a junior-level support role focused on field coordination, project documentation, recordkeeping, and communication. The Construction Project Assistant will work closely with CARIAN Construction Managers, accompanying them during field activities and helping ensure observations, findings, drawings, action items, and project communications are accurately documented, organized, and distributed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in both field and office environments, and able to manage multiple administrative and project-support activities with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Accompany Construction Managers during feeder walkdowns, field inspections, and other site activities.


• Prepare findings documents using field notes, photographs, meeting notes, and direction from the Construction Manager.


• Organize and maintain construction drawings, prints, and related project documentation.


• Prepare and distribute construction findings and supporting documents to engineering and project teams.


• Coordinate with engineering teams regarding discrepancies and follow-up items identified by the Construction Manager.


• Track communications and action items involving Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, and other stakeholders.


• Maintain accurate project records, action-item logs, meeting minutes, and supporting documentation.


• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications among Construction Managers, Project Managers, engineering personnel, and other project stakeholders.


• Support project documentation, reporting, and applicable compliance requirements.


• Provide additional administrative and project support to the Construction Management team as needed.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience; entry-level candidates with strong organizational and communication skills are encouraged to apply.


• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including data entry, spreadsheet management, and basic formulas.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.


• Ability to follow direction, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.


• Comfort working in both office and field environments.


• Experience using electronic systems or platforms for documentation, tracking, or reporting.


• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to project and field locations within the assigned work area.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative, project support, construction support, engineering support, or similar role.


• Experience coordinating activities or communications across multiple teams or stakeholders.


• Experience with documentation, records management, meeting minutes, or action-item tracking.


• Familiarity with construction, utilities, engineering, or other technical environments.


• Exposure to construction drawings or other technical documentation.

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.


• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.


• Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.


• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.


• Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $45,000 – $55,000 annually. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, skills, project assignment, and business needs.

CARIAN offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, and 401(k) participation with company match. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonus incentives or other compensation programs based on company and individual performance.