Project Support Lead: Coordination & Execution

Zachry Group; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group seeks a Project Support Lead to strengthen coordination, tracking, and execution support across our engineering and construction projects. This role enhances project operations, enabling Project Managers to stay focused on leadership, planning, decision‑making, and client engagement.

In addition to hands‑on project support, you will establish clear processes, maintain documentation, and provide status updates to leadership, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are completed

Qualifications

• Typically 5–9 years of experience in project coordination, project controls, operations support, or a related role within an engineering, construction, or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional technical teams.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in evolving or partially defined environments, including assessing needs, identifying gaps, and developing practical solutions without step-by-step direction.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to synthesize information and provide clear, concise updates for project teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Actively support projects by managing deliverable tracking, maintaining documentation, assisting with closeout activities, and coordinating follow-ups across teams.
• Assess project workflows and determine where direct, hands-on support will improve flow, reliability, and follow-through.
• Ensure critical execution details are organized, visible, and progressing as expected.
• Take ownership of routine coordination and follow-through tasks that do not require PM-level involvement.
• Prepare status updates, summaries, and action trackers that support informed decision-making.
• Allow Project Managers to remain focused on leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Documentation

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Zachry Group seeks a Project Support Lead to strengthen coordination, tracking, and execution support across our engineering and construction projects. This role enhances project operations, enabling Project Managers to stay focused on leadership, planning, decision‑making, and client engagement.

In addition to hands‑on project support, you will establish clear processes, maintain documentation, and provide status updates to leadership, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are completed