Engineering Project Support Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Technical Assistant to support Project Managers and technical teams in keeping projects organized and on track. The role involves coordinating documentation, client communications, reporting, billing support, contracts, and closeout activities.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and project staff. This is a strong entry path into engineering, construction, and materials testing projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, construction management, engineering technology, project management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional business, technical, or project-support environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to learn project management, billing, and reporting software.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, technical staff, administrative personnel, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the day-to-day administrative and coordination needs of multiple projects.
• Communicate with clients, Project Managers, technicians, inspectors, and other project staff regarding project requirements, deliverables, and outstanding items.
• Coordinate the preparation, formatting, review, and distribution of project reports and deliverables.
• Assist with project setup, contracts, work authorizations, certificates of insurance, and other project documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic project files, client information, distribution lists, and project records.
• Assist with proposals, change orders, amendments, certifications, and project closeout documentation.
• Support project billing by reviewing hours, units, WIP information, supporting documentation, and other billing information.
• Track project deadlines, client requests, contractual requirements, and outstanding follow-up items.
• Prepare spreadsheets, correspondence, reports, and other project-related materials.
• Assist Project Managers with scheduling meetings, coordinating deliverables, and maintaining project schedules and administrative requirements.
• Provide general administrative and technical support to project teams as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a Technical Assistant to support Project Managers and technical teams in keeping projects organized and on track. The role involves coordinating documentation, client communications, reporting, billing support, contracts, and closeout activities.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and project staff. This is a strong entry path into engineering, construction, and materials testing projects.