Construction Project Assistant

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Aug 10, 2026

$45,000 - $55,000/year

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-Time

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

CARIAN is seeking a Construction Project Assistant to support our on-site Construction Management team on utility infrastructure projects.

This is a junior-level support role focused on field coordination, project documentation, recordkeeping, and communication. The Construction Project Assistant will work closely with CARIAN Construction Managers, accompanying them during field activities and helping ensure observations, findings, drawings, action items, and project communications are accurately documented, organized, and distributed.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in both field and office environments, and able to manage multiple administrative and project-support activities with accuracy and professionalism.

• Accompany Construction Managers during feeder walkdowns, field inspections, and other site activities.
• Prepare findings documents using field notes, photographs, meeting notes, and direction from the Construction Manager.
• Organize and maintain construction drawings, prints, and related project documentation.
• Prepare and distribute construction findings and supporting documents to engineering and project teams.
• Coordinate with engineering teams regarding discrepancies and follow-up items identified by the Construction Manager.
• Track communications and action items involving Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project records, action-item logs, meeting minutes, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and communications among Construction Managers, Project Managers, engineering personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Provide additional administrative and project support to the Construction Management team as needed.

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience; entry-level candidates with strong organizational and communication skills are encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including data entry, spreadsheet management, and basic formulas.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to follow direction, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working in both office and field environments.
• Experience using electronic systems or platforms for documentation, tracking, or reporting.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to project and field locations within the assigned work area.

• Previous experience in an administrative, project support, construction support, engineering support, or similar role.
• Experience coordinating activities or communications across multiple teams or stakeholders.
• Experience with documentation, records management, meeting minutes, or action-item tracking.
• Familiarity with construction, utilities, engineering, or other technical environments.
• Exposure to construction drawings or other technical documentation.

Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.

Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.

Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.

Collaborative culture – Join a team that values…