Project Specialist

Akima; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Join to apply for the Project Specialist role at Akima

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Project Specialist role at Akima

Seeking and issuing appropriate legal paperwork such as documentation required by the DOE (Department of Energy) and AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).

• Overseeing and monitoring construction projects and as needed, tackling any issues that may arise.
• Documentation of job activities and conditions as they apply to design, permits, and regulations.
• The efficient execution of an exit strategy and job completion.
• The successful Project Coordinator will have a strong foundation of construction methodologies, procedures and the ability to develop documentation using attention to detail as well as great organizational and communication skills.
• Further, the Project Coordinator should have a curious, analytical mind and an exceptional attention to detail as well as great organizational and communication skills. This Project is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• This job is a hybrid position with the Project Coordinator onsite/remote depending on work needs.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for helping to monitor and coordinating projects from start to finish by supporting and working cooperatively with the Sr Construction Manager to eliminate blockers in all activities and approvals.
• Assist Sr. Construction Manager on our DOE Program.
• Read and understand the scope of this DOE IDIQ contract.
• Collaborate with Sr. Construction Manager as well as engineers, architects, suppliers, and contractors etc. to understand the specifications of the project.
• Review project management procedures with all parties involved, i.e., submittals, invoices, RFIs, change orders, close-out documents, etc.
• Schedule and facilitate comprehensive pre-job planning meetings to review estimates, plans and specs with the Sr Construction Manager, estimators, and superintendents.
• Coordinate the submittals of all documents.
• Follow up in a consistent and timely manner to ensure approval within the project schedule.
• Coordinates and sets up meetings to include preparing and disseminating agendas; sending invitations; tracking invitation responses and recording attendance.
• Prepares and uploads all meeting agendas, meeting summaries and any actionable items to the SharePoint site.
• Manage the set-up of productivity reporting.
• Help review all scope/spec revisions for changes in cost and schedule. Proactively manage the change-order process and work closely with the Sr. Construction Manager to ensure documentation is organized and complete.
• Monitor weekly reports as required by contract DOE & Arctic Peak subcontractor productivity reports.
• Help the SR. Construction Manager update the schedule often with the superintendent to accurately reflect changes in scope/time and actual progress.
• Schedule a post-job review on every project to identify and document "lessons learned" as well as "project victories."
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration, Management, or related field, or 3 years relevant field experience.
• CAPM, PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Possess good oral and written communication skills. Experience assisting in general office operations and strong knowledge of MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in government contracting, encompassing budget and financial work management, personnel management, reviewing Statement of Work (SOW), understanding the projects (records, proposals, subject matter experts, planning factors and/or training) and the direct impact they have on the operations and missions of our customers.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Effective use of interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
  
  

Job ID

2025-17472

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Arctic Peak, an Akima company, is not just another federal construction contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Arctic Peak, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Arctic Peak provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Arctic Peak delivers unparalleled general contracting services with a specialization in design/build projects of all sizes.

As an Arctic Peak employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.



Job ID:17472-en-us

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Akima by 2x

Get notified about new Project Specialist jobs in West Mifflin, PA.

Associate Project Manager – In Store Communications

Communications Project Coordinator – Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

Pittsburgh, PA $123,000.00-$158,000.00 2 weeks ago

Civil Engineering - Assistant Project Manager ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Technical Project Manager ( Information Security )

Engineering Project Manager - Torpedo Program

Preconstruction and Project Controls Manager

Pittsburgh, PA $90,000.00-$100,000.00 3 months ago

Senior Manager - Facilities Project Engineer

Outside Plant Construction Project Coordinator

Senior Systems Administrator and Project Manager

Sr. Project Controls Specialist - Pittsburgh, PA

Experienced Facility Operations Project Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA $75,000.00-$90,000.00 6 days ago

Project Engineering Manager (PEM) (Hybrid) - Pittsburgh, PA

Coraopolis, PA $123,000.00-$132,000.00 21 hours ago

Oakmont, PA $70,000.00-$100,000.00 4 months ago

Principal Project Manager & Technical Lead - Bridge Asset Management

Senior Project Manager - HR Technology Services (HRTS)

United, PA $130,000.00-$194,950.00 2 weeks ago

Business Analyst (LOCAL CANDIDATES) 100% ONSITE

Pittsburgh, PA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 15 hours ago

Business Analysis Advisor - Regulatory Reporting

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.