Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Employee and family events

Wellness programs

Job summary

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP in Charleston, SC seeks a Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant to support the Administrative Resources group. The role requires self‑initiation, attention to detail, and experience in a multi‑discipline engineering environment.

You will assist PMs, manage RFIs/submittals, and coordinate travel and onboarding to ensure smooth project execution. Responsibilities include document management, site visit reporting, office logistics, and collaboration with HR/IT for a

Qualifications

• Minimum five+ years in the AEC industry preferred.
• Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project information and RFIs/submittals during contract administration.
• Assign RFIs and submittals to team members and track deadlines.
• Upload documents to DocuSign and ensure Unanet project data accuracy.
• Provide administrative support to PMs and assist with site visit reports.
• Plan travel arrangements for staff and coordinate with HR and IT for onboarding.
• Manage office supplies, PPE, and first aid kits; maintain conference rooms.

Skills

Self-initiative

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Work ethic

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Tools

DocuSign

Unanet

Job description

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Charleston, SC is looking for a Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant with strong self‑initiative and attention to details to be the firm’s Administrative Resources groups’ representative in the Charleston office.

What makes working at Newcomb & Boyd so rewarding: You’ll contribute to high‑impact projects that shape the future of sustainable, intelligent design. From groundbreaking research labs to innovative learning environments, you will help create facilities for the world’s top healthcare systems, leading universities, and Fortune 500 companies. As a firm that has been in business for over 100 years, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Assist project managers (PMs) with tracking, downloading, uploading Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittals during the Contract Administration phase.
• Assign RFIs and submittals to project team members and follow progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Upload documents to DocuSign and assist PMs ensuring accurate information is in the Unanet project database for each project.
• Provide additional support for non‑technical administrative tasks for PMs as needed.
• Assist with production and distribution of site visit reports.
• Download documents from client and contractor project management sites.
• Edit proposals, reports, studies, and letters.
• Process project specifications using RIB SpecLink.
• Book travel as requested for staff such as flights, hotel, rental cars.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to ensure a smooth first day for new hires.
• Assist with employee terminations by collaborating with IT to confirm equipment is returned in good and operating condition.
• General office management including maintaining office and printer supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid kits.
• Plan and execute office events including office lunches, client visits, a summer family outing, winter holiday party, team building, and special events coordinated with our marketing team.
• Kitchen management, including cleaning counters and refrigerators, changing filters when required, ordering coffee and tea supplies and basic kitchen supplies such as paper towels.
• Maintain and coordinate site visit items, including the tool kit, commissioning supplies, hard hats, and safety vests.
• Coordinate with building management including office access, fobs, door lock system, parking placards, keys, employee roster, and emergency procedures.
• Send and receive mail and packages from delivery services.
• Ensure a comfortable work environment for guests and employees by maintaining clean conference rooms and stocked drinks and snacks.
• Notarize documents as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Uphold a strong service orientation and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and office management.
• Self‑initiative, a positive team attitude, and strong attention to detail and quality.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and adhere to the firm’s core values.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to assume new tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, with staff at all levels, in written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to lift 30‑lbs, with or without accommodations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Education and Experience

• Minimum five+ (5+) years of prior experience working in the AEC industry preferred.

Be a Part of Our Team

Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of services including MEP, commissioning, acoustics, audio‑visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.