Project Assistant 3: Grow into Engineering & Design

KCI; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Assistant in Newark, DE to support project coordination, administrative duties, and office operations while you pursue a civil engineering degree.

The role emphasizes learning and growth with guidance from a Project Engineer or Project Manager. As you progress, you may take on technical design tasks and participate in site visits, documentation, and coordination meetings, with long-term opportunities toward an engineering career path such as EIT/PE if

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects, budgets, folders, and standard project documentation.
• Maintain project contact lists and communication flow charts.
• Create and maintain project schedules based on information provided by the PM.
• Schedule kickoff meetings, coordination meetings, and QA/QC reviews.
• Prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and maintain action-item logs.
• Follow up with internal team members and subconsultants on assigned action items.
• Maintain project status trackers, permit logs, and agency submission logs.
• Assemble submission packages and confirm required documents are included.
• Route documents for signatures, seals, internal review, and client approval.
• Save and organize agency comments, approvals, permits, and correspondence.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative support

Office operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Civil 3D/CAD

MS Office

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Project Assistant in Newark, DE to support project coordination, administrative duties, and office operations while you pursue a civil engineering degree.

The role emphasizes learning and growth with guidance from a Project Engineer or Project Manager. As you progress, you may take on technical design tasks and participate in site visits, documentation, and coordination meetings, with long-term opportunities toward an engineering career path such as EIT/PE if