Project Assistant needed in Kansas City MO for a leading engineering and construction firm. This person will job a fast paced team of construction professionals managing projects across the country. Focusing on excel, powerpoint and marketing materials, you will have the opportunity to work with the best in the business. Ideal candidates will have a bachelors degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
location: Kansas City, Missouri
job type: Contract
salary: $28 - 30 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Assist Project Manager in preparation of client contracts and sub-contracts, including facilitating contract reviews by coordinating with internal departments, such as Legal, Insurance, Purchasing, and Safety.
- Manage project set-up in corporate Management Information System; run reports to communicate project financials and status to PM and team; collaborate with PM to make monthly adjustments as needed.
- Facilitate the dissemination of information to vendors, subconsultants, clients and project teams as part of the overall communications and project management process.
- Prepare and present meeting notes, presentations and tables utilizing Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs.
- Monitor projects deadlines and benchmarks and support presentation of monthly progress reports covering action items and progress updates.
- Assist in planning, coordination efforts and facilitate on-site and off-site meetings for the project. This may include: project orientation and training, stakeholder meetings, team meetings, client meetings, periodic reviews, etc.
- Coordinate the required training programs and records for project personnel in conjunction with the corporate training department and project requirements to ensure compliance.
- Assist PM and team in document control by maintaining electronic and paper files.
- In collaboration with corporate Accounting Department, verify accuracy and compliance with project requirements of invoices, trip tickets and expense reports and process items in a timely manner.
- Provide follow up reports on ARs and unbilled issues as assigned.
- Administer project closeout activities.
- Compose project cost forecast updates.
- Develop procedures pertaining to internal project requirements
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 8 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
