Project Assistant

ESPO Corporation; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Project Assistant in Chesterfield, MO for a 12 month contract to hire. The role supports engineering and construction projects by assisting the Project Manager and project team with administrative information and project communications.

You will organize project files, perform data entry, track progress, and prepare monthly progress reports while maintaining a comprehensive project tracking system. Strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required or Applicable experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Applicable office/clerical experience Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and construction projects by assisting the Project Manager and project team in providing administrative project information as requested.
• Provide general administrative support for company projects.
• Organize and maintain project files, filing system and project communications.
• Provide data entry for projects.
• Track status of projects and produce monthly progress reports; maintain tracking system for projects.
• Communicate regularly with project team, client representatives, vendors and subcontractors on project development and execution.
• Assist with identifying, monitoring, and analyzing progress of key project needs, deliverables and milestones.
• Assist with entering project scheduling information and monitoring RFIs in CM software.
• Coordinate training programs and records for project personnel to ensure compliance.
• Resolve questions regarding the project and provide appropriate answers.
• Coordinate between engineering teams to assemble client-based studies and reports.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Assistant

12 month contract to hire

Chesterfield, MO

Job Description:

• This position supports engineering and construction projects by assisting the Project Manager and project team in providing administrative project information as requested
• General administrative support for company projects.
• Organize and maintain project files, filing system and project communications.
• Provide data entry for projects.
• Track status of projects and produce monthly progress reports. Maintain tracking system for projects.
• Proactively and regularly communicate with (but not limited to) the project team, client representatives, vendors, suppliers and subcontractors on project development and execution.
• Assist with identifying, entering, monitoring, and analyzing the progress of key project needs, deliverables and milestones for the project team using internal software, and support the presentation of monthly progress reports covering action items and progress updates.
• Assist with entering project scheduling information.
• Assist with monitoring submittal log and RFIs in construction management software and expediting responses for subcontractors from the internal design team.
• Assist with organizing a file management system to properly monitor project progress.
• Assist with creating new projects using construction management software and provide daily reports and other workflows to be assigned to project and management leadership.
• Coordinate the required training programs and records for project personnel in conjunction with the corporate training department and project requirements to ensure compliance.
• Resolves questions regarding the project; research and provide appropriate answers.
• Coordinates between engineering teams to assemble client based studies and reports and ensures all deliverables are assembled, reviewed, and delivered per the schedule.
• Identifies Project and Department related opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Assists with Business Line Leadership, Department Managers, and Project Managers with identifying and executing opportunities to expand the role.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Required or
• Applicable experience may be substituted for education requirements. Required
• applicable office/clerical experience Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required.

ESPO Corporation

• ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.