Hybrid Project Assistant: PM & Budget Support

Kennedy Jenks; Federal Way (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership

Registration support

Travel assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Project Assistant in Federal Way, WA to support project teams and keep them on track and on budget. You will oversee project setup, manage financial tracking, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in the success of engineering projects by identifying and solving issues to keep projects on track. Hybrid work model with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the AEC industry.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets and control project costs.
• Support billing, invoices, and A/R/WIP management.
• Review client contracts with General Counsel.
• Enter and maintain project data in BST and Project Setup Portal.
• Serve as central point of contact for updates.
• Coordinate meetings with clients, subconsultants, vendors.
• Assist in maintaining project management plans and weekly reviews.
• Track insurance certificates and payments for subconsultants.
• Prepare reports and variance memos.
• Set up and manage webinars and client presentations.
• Provide general office support.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PlanTrax

MS Project

BST

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Project Assistant in Federal Way, WA to support project teams and keep them on track and on budget. You will oversee project setup, manage financial tracking, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in the success of engineering projects by identifying and solving issues to keep projects on track. Hybrid work model with in-office days.