Project Coordinator​/Administrative Assistant

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The Jacobs Yakima Washington office has an immediate need for a Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for a variety of projects, general office, and local leadership support related tasks.

This position will work 30-40 hours per week and will require the candidate to be present in the Yakima office during normal business hours at least three days a week. Successful candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision, multitask effectively, use independent judgment, and have the initiative to take on new tasks and challenges. Candidate will need to use experience-based judgment to evaluate situations and develop solutions.

They work with minimal oversight to achieve assignment and task outcomes and manage their own workload. Work may be complex, proprietary, and confidential; and requires strong administrative skills as well as excellent inter-personal and team communication skills. Some examples of daily work may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Catering – ordering, set up and clean up
• Planning and collaboration of events and meetings
• Ordering and stocking supplies as needed
• Partnering with local and regional Leadership on Yakima events & tasks
• Checking and distributing mail and packages
• Review Invoices (both internal and Subconsultant) for accuracy and help ensure their timely submission.
• Prepare Expense Reports

• High school education or equivalent
• A minimum of 2+ years of general office support
• A minimum of 2+ years of professional work experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience with project support is preferred

58,656.00

Posted Salary Range:
Upper

88,500.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. As a modified full-time employee, we’ll give you the flexibility to work anywhere between 21-39 hours per week. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.

Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Employees in a modified full-time status will receive PTO based upon number of hours worked (allocated plans start ate 17 days per calendar year). And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $58,656.00 to $88,500.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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