Project Assistant

KCI; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Family friendly benefits

Career advancement resources

Job summary

KCI in Sparks Corner, Maryland is seeking a Project Assistant to support project managers with planning, coordination, and execution of data center and power generation projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. A competitive compensation package and family-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in project coordination or scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to support multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience with project plans, schedules, and deliverable workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Assist with milestone tracking and task assignments.
• Maintain project plans and trackers for clear communication.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Overview

The Project Assistant supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects by assisting Project Managers with task coordination, schedule tracking, and day‑to‑day project activities on data center and power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and deliverables across disciplines and workstreams in support of project execution.
• Assist Project Managers with milestone tracking, task assignments, and follow‑up to ensure project progress and accountability.
• Maintain project plans, trackers, and role assignments to support clear communication of responsibilities and status.
• Facilitate coordination between internal teams, subconsultants, and clients, as directed by the Project Manager.
• Support document routing, reviews, and coordination of technical deliverables across project disciplines.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with KCI project management procedures, documentation standards, and quality requirements.
• Perform additional coordination and project support duties as assigned.

Specialized Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting project coordination, scheduling, or execution in a professional services or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks, track schedules, and support multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating projects within engineering, infrastructure, energy, transportation, or land development practices.
• Familiarity with project plans, schedules, trackers, and deliverable workflows.
• Experience using project management or collaboration tools (e.g., project trackers, shared workspaces).
• Ability to proactively identify coordination issues and support timely resolution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

EEO Statement

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.