Project Specialist

STV, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Project Specialist to support Project Managers and Senior Project Managers in Richmond, VA, or nearby offices. The role encompasses project coordination, documentation, and administrative activities across Virginia, DC, and the region.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and solid MS Office skills. You will coordinate deliverables, manage meeting logistics, and assist with project controls while maintaining

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related project coordination or support experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Planning, Business Administration, Accounting, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written communication and ability to work with project managers, technical staff, clients, and partners.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project correspondence, files, and key project documents, including PM Plans, Manuals, Health & Safety Plans, and Quality Plans.
• Coordinate project documentation and deliverables by gathering input from technical disciplines and preparing cohesive final documents.
• Support subconsultant coordination by preparing, reviewing, and organizing agreements, COIs, closeout docs, and scope materials.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders, permitting agencies, internal teams, and construction-phase partners; log and distribute submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Schedule meetings, manage logistics, prepare agendas, capture notes, and track action items.
• Assist with project controls, including schedules, cost tracking, earned value, estimates to complete, and reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Planning/Business

Tools

DocuSign

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe

Bentley ProjectWise

Microsoft Project

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Specialist to join our growing team in Richmond or Virginia Beach, VA. We will also consider highly qualified candidates in our Fairfax, VA or Washington, DC offices. This is a great opportunity for an organized, proactive professional who enjoys supporting project teams, keeping details on track, and helping deliver meaningful infrastructure projects across Virginia, DC, and the region. In this role, you will partner closely with Project Managers and technical teams to manage project documents, coordinate deliverables, organize files, support project controls, and help ensure our work moves forward efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, takes initiative, and can manage multiple priorities while staying collaborative and solutions focused.

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Specialist, you will support Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with a wide range of project coordination, documentation, and administrative activities, including:

• Create and maintain project correspondence, files, and key project documents, including Project Management Plans, Project Manuals, Health & Safety Plans, and Project Quality Plans.
• Coordinate project documentation and deliverables by gathering input from technical disciplines, formatting materials, and helping prepare cohesive final documents such as drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Support subconsultant coordination by preparing, reviewing, and organizing agreements, certificates of insurance, closeout documentation, and scope-completion materials.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders, permitting agencies, internal teams, and construction-phase partners, including logging and distributing submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Schedule meetings, manage logistics, prepare agendas, capture meeting notes, and track action items.
• Assist with project controls, including schedules, cost tracking, earned value, estimates to complete, quality documentation, reporting, and related administrative support such as expense reports, timecards, project codes, and time transfers.
• Support project closeout and knowledge management by reviewing documentation for completeness, preparing materials for final archiving, and organizing project information for STV's knowledge management system.
• Provide limited office support as needed, including supply coordination, mail, office event logistics, and other business-related administrative needs.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1-3 years of related project coordination, administrative, or project support experience preferred, ideally within an architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification/related background in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Planning, Business Administration, Accounting, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to work well with project managers, technical staff, clients, and partners.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent time management skills and a proactive approach to keeping work organized and moving forward.
• A self-starter mindset with the confidence to ask questions, learn quickly, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Familiarity with tools such as DocuSign, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe, Bentley ProjectWise, and/or Microsoft Project is a plus.

Why STV:

At STV, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. We offer the opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects that improve communities while working alongside experienced project managers, engineers, planners, and technical professionals who are invested in your growth. This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys being at the center of project activity, keeping teams organized, and building a career with a company that supports professional development and long-term opportunity.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$55,267.00 - $62,803.00

STV offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.