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Lead Project Assistant - Kansas

Job in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, 64101, USA
Listing for: Burns & McDonnell
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator
  • Business
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Project Assistant - Kansas City

Description

This position supports engineering and construction projects by assisting the Project Manager and project team in providing administrative project information as requested.

  • Responsible for the administration of small projects.
  • Responsible for maintainance of project files and records.
  • Assist with invoicing clients for payment documents. Track invoices to ensure timely payments. Ability to handle subcontractor and vendor invoices in a timely fashion.
  • Manage Customer Relationship Management list and distribute appropriate communication as requested.
  • Create and generate project specific spreadsheets.
  • Oversee general administrative duties for project team and/or Project Controller, as needed.
  • Develop and maintain procedures pertaining to internal and external project requirements.
  • Prepare and present contract documents, templates, workflows, agendas, financial summaries, meeting notes, presentations and tables utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other programs.
  • Assist in the preparation of client proposals and communications as assigned and distribute RFI's and maintain RFI logs.
  • Create and publish task lists from meetings for distribution to the project team for the Project Manager.
  • Create and generate standard business reports.
  • Recommend and maintain appropriate communication and protocol for questions related to the project.
  • Update and maintain project calendar.
  • Initiate project related letters when requested.
  • Assist in writing projects reports with inserted graphics.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in a related field and 5 years experience is required OR an Associate's Degree in a related field and 7 years experience is required OR a High School Diploma/GED and 8 years experience is required.
  • Ability to handle a high workload with diverse tasks.
  • Position requires ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating accuracy, reliability, organization and problem- solving skills.
  • Ability to apply a range of software tools, including models, spreadsheets, and databases, to perform analysis and communicate findings in a compelling way.
  • Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent client service.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
  • Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Administrative/Office Support

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
No

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNP #A&F

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Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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