Project Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &/

Job summary

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) in Portland, OR is seeking a Project Assistant for its PCI Portland operations.

The role involves data entry in Excel/Bluebeam, coordinating punch lists, RFIs, submittals, and labor control, with an emphasis on accurate documentation and material cost tracking. Applicants should be pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Construction Management or related field, possess strong Microsoft Office skills, and be capable of reading specs and drawings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or recent graduate from Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Able to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills through technical tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

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 scopes preferred
• Local to Portland, OR metro area

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice To Staffing Firms, Agencies, And Employment Vendors

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce).Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.

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