Project Management Specialist

STraffic America; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STraffic America is seeking a highly organized Project Management Specialist (Engineering Support) to back engineering and project teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment in Vienna, VA. This on-site role focuses on coordinating priorities, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring on-time delivery from initiation to completion.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, clients, and multilingual teams to keep communications clear and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of project coordination, project management support, or engineering support preferred; entry-level considered.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with scheduling, reporting, documentation, and project coordination activities.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Serve as liaison between engineering teams, contractors, vendors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Assist with project proposals, status reports, presentations, and technical submittals.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budget updates.
• Support procurement activities and contract administration processes.
• Maintain digital filing systems and ensure version control of documentation.
• Facilitate communications during site visits, inspections, and technical reviews.
• Help ensure projects remain organized, compliant, and on schedule.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Multilingual communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Asana

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Project Management Specialist (Engineering Support)

Location: Vienna, VA (On-Site)Salary Range: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 (based on experience)Language Requirement: Fluent English Required | Korean Preferred

Join a Team Driving Complex Engineering Projects Forward

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Management Specialist to support engineering and project teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, managing project documentation, facilitating communication across stakeholders, and ensuring projects remain on track from initiation through completion.

As a key member of the project team, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients to support successful project execution and maintain efficient communication across technical and multilingual teams.

What You'll Do

• Support project managers with scheduling, reporting, documentation, and project coordination activities
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record meeting minutes, and track follow-up action items
• Serve as a liaison between engineering teams, contractors, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders
• Assist with project proposals, status reports, presentations, and technical submittals
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budget updates
• Support procurement activities and contract administration processes
• Maintain digital filing systems and ensure proper version control of project documentation
• Facilitate communication during site visits, inspections, and technical reviews
• Help ensure projects remain organized, compliant, and on schedule

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management support, or engineering support is preferred; however, entry-level candidates will also be considered
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-30% as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Korean language proficiency
• Experience supporting engineering, technical, infrastructure, or construction projects
• Familiarity with technical documentation and engineering terminology
• Experience working with cross-functional or international teams
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and project reporting

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside talented engineering and project management professionals
• Gain exposure to complex, high-impact engineering initiatives
• Play a visible role in project success and organizational growth
• Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Develop your project management and technical coordination skills in a dynamic environment
• Enjoy a position that offers both office-based collaboration and opportunities to travel