Project Assistant

Performance Contracting, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Project Assistant for PCI Portland 553 in Portland, OR. You will input project data in Excel and Bluebeam, manage punch lists, assist with RFIs and submittals, and support labor control and material take-offs.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation and teamwork, with emphasis on good communication and quick learning in a safety-sensitive environment. Local applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Construction Management/Construction Science degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Willing to learn new skills and apply them
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to multitask and follow multiple directions
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Input project information into Excel and Bluebeam
• Create and manage punch lists
• Assist with drafting and submitting RFIs and submittals
• Assist with labor control on the project
• Assist in quantity take-offs for material orders
• Maintain accurate project documentation and correspondence
• Track and value costs for material handling

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Customer service

Fast learner

Reading drawings

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Performance Contracting is seeking a Project Assistant for its PCI Portland 553 operations based in Portland, OR.

Job responsibilities include:

• Inputting project information into Excel and Bluebeam
• Creating and managing punch lists
• Assisting with the preparation RFI’s and submittals
• Assisting with managing labor control on the project
• Assisting in the preparation of quantity take-offs for material ordering
• Maintaining accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Tracking and cost-valuing material handling

Pay range: $30-36 per hour, depending on experience.

This position is safety-sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a degree program in Construction Management, Construction Science, or similar field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.)
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical functions and applying new skills are they’re learned
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and receive and follow direction from multiple sources
• Possesses critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with various construction scopespreferred
• Local to Portland, OR metro area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.