Project Administrator

Apex Companies; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) match and tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking a Project Administrator to support Project Managers and technical teams in the Fort Myers or Naples offices. This role focuses on contract administration, project setup, scheduling, and document control in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of admin or coordination experience, strong MS Office and SharePoint skills, and excellent communication abilities. We offer annual bonus opportunities and a sign‑on bonus program for this role.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative support or project coordination role (AEC industry preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contract documents, amendments, sub‑agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Support project setup in internal systems, ensuring accuracy of budgets, billing rates, task codes, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables with internal staff and external partners.
• Maintain project files, documentation logs, subcontractor records, and QA/QC forms in SharePoint or designated systems.
• Track project progress, deliverable status, risks, and issues; assist with preparing project status reports.
• Support invoice preparation, accounts payable coordination, and monthly billing cycles.
• Monitor aged receivables and support project managers with collections.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, take notes, and distribute action items.
• Provide general administrative support to project teams across the Fort Myers and Naples offices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Position Summary

The Project Administrator will support Project Managers and technical teams based out of our Fort Myers or Naples office. This role focuses on administrative, contractual, and project coordination tasks that help ensure smooth execution of projects across the Southeast Division. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

Your Responsibilities As a Project Administrator

• Assist Project Managers with contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contract documents, amendments, sub‑agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Support project setup in internal systems, ensuring accuracy of budgets, billing rates, task codes, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables with internal staff and external partners.
• Maintain project files, documentation logs, subcontractor records, and QA/QC forms in SharePoint or designated systems.
• Track project progress, deliverable status, risks, and issues; assist with preparing project status reports.
• Support invoice preparation, accounts payable coordination, and monthly billing cycles.
• Monitor aged receivables and support project managers with collections.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, take notes, and distribute action items.
• Provide general administrative support to project teams across the Woburn and Quincy offices.

What We're Looking For

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative support or project coordination role (AEC industry preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Basic understanding of contracts, proposals, or project financials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
• Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.

Apex Job Title: Project Administrator

Req ID: 11865

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