Field Operations Assistant Project Manager

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 0

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career 2

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. in Atlanta seeks an organized Assistant Project Manager-Field Operations to support day-to-day management of field personnel across multiple projects.

This role serves as a key link among field staff, Program Managers, HR, and Accounting to keep staffing, timesheets, and expenses on track. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills and a drive to develop into a future Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience supporting engineering, construction, consulting, or technical service projects.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with both office and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, transfers, staffing changes, and employee communications.
• Assist supervisors and Project Managers in resolving employee concerns and workplace issues.
• Monitor employee compliance with company policies and client requirements.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts.
• Track personnel utilization and workload distribution.
• Assist with project startup and closeout activities.
• Support resource planning across multiple projects and locations.
• Review and monitor employee timesheet submissions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Follow up with employees and supervisors regarding missing or incorrect time entries.
• Coordinate expense report reviews and resolve discrepancies.
• Work closely with Payroll and Accounting to ensure compliance with company and client requirements.
• Ensure weekly and monthly project reports are completed and submitted on schedule.
• Compile staffing, labor utilization, project status, and operational metrics reports.
• Support contract compliance and reporting requirements for federal and commercial clients.
• Maintain organized records and documentation for audits and management review.
• Assist Project Managers and Department Managers with employee performance evaluations.
• Track evaluation schedules and ensure reviews are completed on time.
• Support employee development planning and training initiatives.
• Help identify high-potential employees for future leadership development.
• Serve as a liaison between field personnel, project leadership, HR, Payroll, and Accounting.
• Facilitate communication regarding staffing changes, project assignments, and operational issues.
• Participate in regular operational meetings and provide status updates to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. in Atlanta seeks an organized Assistant Project Manager-Field Operations to support day-to-day management of field personnel across multiple projects.

This role serves as a key link among field staff, Program Managers, HR, and Accounting to keep staffing, timesheets, and expenses on track. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills and a drive to develop into a future Project Manager.