Job DescriptionAs a Project Associate, you will provide support to project manage operations, administration and management for projects from start through completion. You'll support the PM team and have oversight on complex project documentation preparation, escalations for project commitments, invoices & pay application processing. You will also have a hand in financial reconciliations, project reporting, project technology tools, and training resources.
This job is a part of the Project Management functional area that manages projects from initiation through completion. They identify resources, formal processes and tools for managing timelines, budgets, risks and changes.
What You'll Do:- Audit, request and provide reporting on Project Management key performance indicators.
- Create and maintain project policies and directives within the project operations manual.
- Function as systems administrators of internet-based project tracking system, project websites and job cost accounting system.
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries about performance reports and project tracking system data.
- Assist project management executives in the implementation of and monitoring the adherence to project administrative practices and policies.
- Provide internal and external customer training on PM application.
- Assist project team in project close-out procedures.
- Serve as project team liaison to the D&T department on tracking desktop hardware and software issues.
- Train new administrative assistants and temporary employees on project policies and administration.
- Prepare routine and special client reports as required.
- Provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers - may coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
- Initiate decisions with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
- Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
- Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
- Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.
Qualifications- Experience providing efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Knowledge of financial terms and principles and ability to conduct basic financial analyses.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
- Intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate skills with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
- Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
- Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
- Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
Additional InformationThe base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
