Assistant Project Specialist

Assistant Project Specialist 

Location: Englewood/Centennial, CO
Employment Type: Long-term Contract

We are seeking an Assistant Project Specialist for a long term contract opportunity with our client in Englewood, CO. This role supports engineering-related projects through project coordination, documentation, financial tracking, scheduling, and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who enjoys learning new systems, researching issues, and working with a diverse project team. Training will be provided over several months, with the expectation of independently supporting project management staff as proficiency develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to support project execution.

• Track project deliverables, milestones, action items, and schedules; assist with monthly progress reports.

• Organize meetings and maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and client deliverables.

• Review and process invoices, expense reports, change orders, and cost report updates.

• Support accounts payable activities, including coding, approval routing, and payment processing.

• Maintain submittal logs and requests for information (RFIs), and coordinate timely responses with internal design teams.

• Assist with project setup, daily reporting, and workflows in construction management software.

• Maintain safety documentation, emergency action plans, compliance files, and personnel training records.

• Update standard operating procedures and assist with training new team members.

• Research project questions, troubleshoot system issues, and provide additional administrative support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, communications, construction management, or a related field; or an associate degree with at least two years of related experience; or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of related experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Initiative and resourcefulness, with the ability to learn independently and investigate issues.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and a large, diverse staff.

• Professional attire and conduct appropriate for a corporate environment.

• Interest in a long-term opportunity with career growth.