Project Assistant - Engineering/Construction

Insight Global; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSAs/FSA/DCFSA options

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global in Providence, RI is seeking a Project Assistant to support project and program teams by ensuring efficient delivery, document control, and admin processes. You will work closely with project managers to track schedules, budgets, contracts, proposals, and client deliverables while maintaining accurate project data in internal systems.

Excellent organization and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Microsoft Office/Suite applications.
• Approximately 2 years’ related experience in a similar role.
• Drive and motivation to improve and grow themselves.

Responsibilities

• Track project schedules, budgets, contracts, deliverables, and project status updates.
• Assist with reports and deliverables for project setup activities.
• Provide document control, administrative support, and quality assurance for project documentation and processes.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients on progress, milestones, and deliverable schedules.

Skills

MS Office

Experience in similar role

Self-motivated growth

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

gINT Geotechnical software

AutoCAD LT

Job description

• Fluent in Microsoft Office/Suite applications.
• ~2 years’ related experience in a similar role.
• Drive and motivation to improve and grow themselves.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Related experience from a Geotechnical or environmental company.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary: The Project Assistant supports project and program teams by ensuring efficient project delivery, document control, and administrative processes. This role works closely with project managers to track schedules, budgets, contracts, proposals, and client deliverables while maintaining accurate project data in internal systems. The coordinator/assistant supports proposal development, change orders, reporting, and client communications to help drive a positive client experience. Additionally, they monitor project milestones, support operational teams, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Success in this position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and projects. Day to Day: Track project schedules, budgets, contracts, deliverables, and project status updates. Assist with reports and deliverables for project setup activities. Communicate with project teams and clients regarding project progress, milestones, and deliverable schedules. Provide document control, administrative support, and quality assurance for project documentation and processes. Early on, Data Entry and learning consulting options.

Compensation:

$25/hr to $35/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.