Project Assistant

Post Date

Jun 26, 2024

Location

Kansas City,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

64114
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Administrative Assistant

Req #

KCM-714892

Pay Rate

$16 - $20 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A large engineering firm in KC is seeking a project assistant to join the team in order to assist Project Managers with the administrative/clerical work for various client projects. In this, there is room for upward mobility and training on various lateral duties. Duties Include but are not limited to -

Keep and maintain project files.
Maintain project e-mail box.
Document control - data entry
Track projects and produce monthly progress reports.
Work with specs, changes and finalizing.
Facilitate questions regarding projects and research information.
Maintain tracking system for projects.
Record minutes from Project Manager meetings.
Answer phones and direct calls.
Read and sort incoming mail.
Collect bills/invoices.
Type memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
Make travel arrangements.
Prepare outgoing mailings and labels, including emails and faxes.
Organize and maintain filing system.
Coordinate client or vendor lunches, including set-up and clean-up.
Reserve conference rooms; Coordinate with internal support departments.
Order and maintain supplies.
Arrange equipment maintenance or set-up.
Keep the department calendar and roster.
Occasional project assistance for managers.
Assist in Power point presentations.
Utilize Access to store and retrieve data.
Help coordinate clerical needs of special projects.
Complete weekly timecards.
Make copies of printed material.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor to assist in the overall success of the group and company.

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Required Skills & Experience

High School Diploma/GED
1 to 2 years experience office or clerical experience
Proficient in Word, Excel, Access etc.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

AEC (Architecture Engineering & Construction) Industry Experience
Data Entry

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.