Project Assistant/Coordination Support

NIKA is hiring for a Project Assistant/Coordination Support to support our client in Falls Church, VA. The role is contingent upon contract award.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Job Description:

• Prepare reoccurring ad hoc reports and briefings as well as provide required information papers and executive summaries on all pertinent projects.

• Facilitate management interface for user meetings.

• Participate in meetings and teleconferences and coordinate associated actions.

• Provide recurring project-related reports, presentations, and documentation.

• Coordinate schedules and report progress on a weekly basis.

• Assist in coordination and conduct of inspections, tests, verifications, and certifications.

• Support operational planning development, phase planning, move sequence planning, transition budget tracking, and development of work and relocation plans and schedules.

• Assist DHA PgM or designated government representative to ensure close out completion of MILCONs by receiving all information from Agent, Construction Contractor, and DOR to be historically archived.

• Maintain project records and closeout documentation including:

• Final Design Authorizations, DD1391s and PFDs

• Contractor's Final Proposal

• Construction Award Contract

• Final Construction Documents

• RFPs and RFIs

• All Executed Change Orders and Revisions

• As-Built Drawings

• Receipt of DD1354s

Required:

• MUST be US citizen and have ability to obtain security clearance
• Project Assistant with 5+ years of experience in project support, including planning, programming, design, and construction management activities or related field.
• Project Assistant with 5+ years of experience in project support, including planning, programming, design, and construction management activities or related field.
• Experience supporting project schedules, documentation, reporting, and coordination activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and document management skills.
• Experience working in healthcare, construction, engineering, or related project environments preferred.

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.