Project Assistant

Description

Build your career as a Project Assistant with a prestigious company through this job opening from Robert Half. Are you an organized and proficient multitasker with a love for conducting research? Then this job may be for you! We are confident this role will be a career-booster for any candidate. We seek someone with the skills and abilities to succeed in this challenging career. The long-term contract/potential for hire Project Assistant role will be based in Richmond, California.

How you will make an impact

- Managing the distribution of project information to key partners

- Researching information online

- Assist project teams by providing administrative, technical and clerical support

- Handling the analysis of data, development of reports, proofreading and editing of documents, and preparation of presentations

- Organizing travel and accommodation arrangements for project-related events, including training seminars and conferences

- Taking minutes at meetings and maintaining records of assignments and progress

- Requesting information needed to fill in incomplete documents

- Keeping project deliverable schedules on track and assisting Project Managers by organizing team meetings and communication according to project specifications

Requirements

- Experience in a construction industry is a plus, not required

- Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment

- Demonstrated abilities with the Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Applicants are preferred to hold a BA/BS degree in business, communications, or related field; a high school diploma or its equivalent is required

- Highly skilled at database and file management

- High attention to detail

- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changes in procedures and job assignments

- Administrative Assistance experience

- 1 year of business/office experience at minimum