Project Management Consultants (PMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Thompson Hine LLP, is seeking a Project Assistant to join our nationally recognized consulting firm. Project Assistants provide administrative and operational support, helping to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. The Project Assistant role is designed for individuals beginning their careers in construction management, offering hands-on experience in project coordination, documentation, and communication, exposure to all phases of construction projects, and an opportunity for advancement over time with experience and demonstrated performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with project management software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining project files.
- Help track project progress by updating schedules, logs, and status reports.
- Coordinate communication between project team members.
- Support the preparation and distribution of project documentation, such as contracts, change orders, and meeting minutes.
- Attend project meetings and site visits and take detailed notes for distribution to stakeholders.
- Assist with billing, data entry, and maintain accurate records in project management software
- Work closely with Project Consultants to learn PMC’s facilitation-based approach to owner’s representation and project governance.
- This position may require a combination of office work and visits to active construction sites. Appropriate safety gear and adherence to safety protocols are mandatory during site visits.
Compensation
Compensation salary in the range of $60,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
Location
Cleveland, Ohio, with flexibility for travel to client sites as needed.
Thompson Hine LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that offers competitive wages, and a robust benefits package, that include, but are limited to:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Health and wellness: optional health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs
- Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
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Julia Zerman (Director of Legal Recruiting)
julia.zerman@thompsonhine.com