Project Assistant

We are looking for a Project Assistant to join a fast-paced team supporting utility and construction-related initiatives in Irving, Texas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong organization, effective communication, and the ability to keep multiple project activities moving efficiently. In this role, you will partner with project managers, contractors, and clients to maintain documentation, coordinate schedules, and support contract-related processes across active projects.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with contractors, project staff, and external stakeholders to help maintain progress across utility and construction assignments.
• Provide day-to-day support to project managers by organizing schedules, managing calendars, and helping prioritize time-sensitive activities.
• Maintain accurate project records, including utility documentation, correspondence, and other administrative files needed for active jobs.
• Assist with contract administration by tracking agreements, monitoring project-related paperwork, and supporting compliance with established processes.
• Help oversee smaller project tasks from initiation through closeout to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up actions remain on track.
• Prepare, organize, scan, and distribute project documents and email communications to support efficient information flow among team members.
• Monitor timelines and project milestones, escalating concerns and following through on outstanding items to help keep work advancing.
• Support client-facing interactions with professionalism while working closely with contractors and internal teams to resolve routine project needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience in project coordination, project support, construction administration, contract administration, or a related role.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain strong follow-through in a fast-moving project environment.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining project files, schedules, and documentation with accuracy.
• Familiarity with construction, utility, engineering, or infrastructure-related projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Outlook and general administrative tools for calendar management, email correspondence, and document handling.
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to provide reliable support across several concurrent projects.

Compensation

$25.65-$29.70 Hourly

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