Project Assistant

Project Assistant (Vancouver)

Location:

Vancouver, WA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

Position Type:
Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $20.00–$25.00 / Hour (USD)

Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is an onsite position; no remote/no hybrid. Eligible for flex 9/80. May work on federal projects.

• General administrative support for company projects.
• Organize and maintain project files, filing system and project communications.
• Track status of projects and produce monthly progress reports. Maintain tracking system for projects.
• Update record copies, engineering project documentation and changes.
• Provide information to facilitate questions regarding projects and prepare research information.
• Record minutes from Project Manager/team meetings.
• Answer phones and direct calls.
• Collect and distribute client bills and invoices.
• Type memos, correspondence, reports and other documents as requested.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and any other internal services for various project needs.
• Reserve conference rooms and coordinate client, vendor and/or supplier presentations, meetings and interviews, including set-up and cleanup.
• Schedule and set-up client interviews, presentations and other meetings as requested.
• Update the project calendar and roster.
• Maintain data entry of project contact list and project execution plans.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong customer service or client-service mindset.
• Experience supporting multiple managers or project teams.

• Applicable office/clerical experience preferred.

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• Flex 9/80 schedule eligible.
• May work on federal projects.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Industry: Infrastructure Engineering & Utilities Typical Roles:
Staff Purchaser, Staff Project Controls Specialist, Project Management, Supply Chain Management Work Type:
On-site Formatting Notes:
Detailed job summaries with comprehensive responsibility breakdowns; structured sections for contract details, required/preferred experience, education requirements, and benefits; consistent use of bold formatting for key sections; includes regulatory context (FERC, NERC) relevant to utility operations; professional tone emphasizing infrastructure criticality and safety legacy since 1898 Compliance Watch:
Work authorization requirement - no visa sponsorship available; FERC and NERC regulatory compliance knowledge referenced; OSHA 10-hour safety certification required for certain roles; field audit and forensic analysis capabilities suggest rigorous compliance and quality control standards Special Considerations:
Client focuses on grid distribution and transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure; multi-million dollar procurement portfolios indicate large-scale operations; contract-to-hire and right-to-hire positions with 12-month durations; heavy emphasis on ERP systems (IBM Maximo, Oracle Primavera P6); subcontractor and 3PL provider management expertise critical; client-facing roles requiring independence and standing capability on project teams; rotating multi-location work arrangements in some positions

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-07716

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