Hybrid Assistant Project Manager - K-12 Projects

SMMA; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off + parental leave

Dental plan

Life insurance

401(K) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Mentor program

Educational reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Lunch & Learn sessions

Job summary

SMMA is seeking an Assistant for the Project Management group to join our K-12 Market in Cambridge, MA with occasional travel to Manchester, NH. The role supports three to four Project Managers and manages a range of project tasks from proposals to close-out.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, with 3–5 years in the AEC industry a plus. The firm emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design a plus but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 3-5 years of experience in the AEC industry is a plus
• Experience with MSBA projects is a plus
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office
• Interest in scheduling or database software is a plus
• Customer service oriented
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented
• Versatile, flexible, and capable of switching between tasks throughout the day and week
• Motivated and accountable

Responsibilities

• Creating and editing of letter or formal RFP proposals including development of the scope of services, staffing, fee, and schedule with PM supervision
• Managing project budgets, plans, and schedules with PM supervision
• Coordinating team member participation on projects
• Collaborating and coordinating with clients and contractors
• Scheduling and documenting project meetings
• Processing consultant invoices and creating purchase orders
• Highly responsive to client and Project Manager needs
• Setting priorities and taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service oriented

Collaborative

Relationship-oriented

Motivated and accountable

Versatile

Scheduling interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Architecture/Engineering/Interior Design degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Database software

Job description

SMMA is seeking an Assistant for the Project Management group to join our K-12 Market in Cambridge, MA with occasional travel to Manchester, NH. The role supports three to four Project Managers and manages a range of project tasks from proposals to close-out.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, with 3–5 years in the AEC industry a plus. The firm emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.