Staff Project Administrator

21 hours ago

Houston, TX, United States Engineering Consulting Services Full-time

Staff Project AdministratorThe Staff Project Administrator provides support to the Project Management team by performing specific administrative tasks assigned on a per-project basis as directed by more senior staff. This is a growth-oriented role designed to train the employee on project administrative tasks, offering hands-on learning and professional development. Work will be performed in the office. Present a positive customer and employee service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.
ResponsibilitiesAssists with the administrative tasks associated with a project, including, but not limited to, proposal and project registration, invoicing set-up, coordinating project resources, and moreUses ECS systems in the coordination of project resources, management of project paperwork and documentation, and maintaining project schedules and budgetsInteracts and collaborates with staff members on a variety of projects, as requestedAttends project meetings with senior staff and assists with resolutions to administrative problemsCommunicates with client and external team members, as requestedAssists with preparing invoices and collection effortsPrioritizes tasks to meet project deadlinesConsults with supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a daily basisBegins to learn project and contract management skillsBegins to learn how to manage project budgets and the need for change ordersQualificationsRequired Qualifications0 years of related experienceHigh school diploma or GED required Bachelor of Business or related field is preferredIf driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is requiredExcellent oral & written communication skillsLimited project management and contract administration skillsDependable, self-motivated, responsible, and detail-orientedAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesProficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to work effectively in teams, with clients, peers and subordinates, as well as independentlyExcellent interpersonal skillsLimited decision-making skillsMilitary QualificationsThe following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:E-4About UsECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
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