Assistant Project Specialist Jobs

Equity Staffing has a new Assistant Project Specialist opportunity with a reputable Engineering Consulting company that is growing their St. Louis area office in Chesterfield, MO! This is a great fit for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of recent and related professional administrative support experience.

Pay: $21 - $31/hr. based on experience; health insurance options provided!

Location: Onsite position, office in Chesterfield, MO area

6 month contract to hire - position scheduled to convert as permanent long term

Main Duties:

• Assist with quality assurance on data and information for the project financial deliverables.
• Assist with data entry on projects.
• Assist with analyzing and monitoring project health in the internal cost management system and assist in compiling report findings.
• Assist with entering project scheduling information.
• Assist with Work Breakdown Structure for tracking the breakdown of purchase orders and subcontracts.
• This position coordinates with internal project management to provide solutions in the execution of project needs within the budget and schedule.
• Assist with entering changes to the cost reports.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining project files and client deliverables and project communications.
• Assist with project scheduling activities and deliverables.
• Assist with processing project change orders.
• Assist with monthly project analysis reports.
• The Assistant Project Specialist assists with the project, financial health and project scheduling systems for engineering related projects.
• Assist with the maintenance of the budget tracking system and reporting project status.
• Assist with the set-up of projects in applicable cost management system.

Qualifications:

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience with one or more cost management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint is required.
• Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor’s in business, accounting or related degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels within an organization.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.