Project Specialist

Kforce Inc; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Specialist to support senior Project Managers in Birmingham, AL. In this fully remote role, you will manage administrative tasks and project tracking, ensuring project success through effective communication and documentation. If you're looking to grow into a Project Manager role, apply now!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off for salaried personnel

Paid sick leave for eligible hourly employees

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related professional experience, including 2+ years in administrative/project support.
• Typing speed of 80+ WPM.
• Proficient with Excel (advanced skills preferred).

Responsibilities

• Attend and take detailed notes during meetings.
• Track and follow up on action items assigned to project team members.
• Support PMs by documenting tasks, issues, and project updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Jira

MS Project

Job description

This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $41.00/hr

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Birmingham, AL that is seeking a Project Specialist. Summary: We are seeking a highly organized, fast-typing, and detail-oriented Project Specialist to support a team of senior Project Managers at our client. This is an ideal role for someone interested in growing into a Project Manager role and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment. As the Project Specialist, you will play a critical role in the success of multiple projects by supporting day-to-day administrative and project tracking activities, ensuring follow-ups are completed, meetings are documented, and the team stays aligned and accountable. This is a fully remote position. Responsibilities:

• Attend and take detailed notes during meetings (no transcription tools due to sensitivity of content)
• Track and follow up on action items assigned to project team members
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, calls, and follow-ups for project-related activities
• Support PMs by documenting tasks, issues, and project updates
• Fill in for Project Managers when they are out of office
• Maintain and update documentation using SharePoint, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive completion of deliverables
• Utilize Jira and MS Project for basic project tracking and task management
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of related professional experience, including 2+ years in administrative and/or project support roles
• Typing speed of 80+ WPM - strong note-taking and listening skills required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (advanced skills preferred), PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to a broad audience
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and MS Project
• Experience supporting all phases of the project lifecycle
• Background working in technical environments or supporting IT projects
• Exposure to project management methodologies and terminology
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Banking

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