Project Management Assistant I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
United States, North Carolina, Candler
Jun 28, 2025
Project Management Assistant I LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Administration Candler, NC * ID: 23683 * Full-Time/Regular Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position Summary: This position will provide support to Project Managers, Senior Project Management Assistant and Project Management Assistant II throughout the project lifecycle (marketing, pre-contractual documents, contract agreement, budgeting, contract administration, invoicing, closeout/archive, etc.). Provide contractual, financial, and administrative support to multiple departments. Project management and financial assistance related to contractual management including preparation of redistribution of contract and task funds, price proposals, task proposals, closeout letters, contract agreements, subconsultant agreements, and budgets. Understand each client's contractual and financial requirements. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assist Project Managers, Senior Project Management Assistant and Project Management Assistant II in contract/project administration and management, which may include the following: preparation of pre-contractual and contractual documents, price proposals, fee/task proposals, funds reallocation requests, and other project-related documentation for submission to clients. Continuously track and monitor multiple contracts/projects and budgets Work closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Management Assistant, Project Management Assistant II and Accounting & Finance Department to communicate the status of action items. Assist the Accounting & Finance Department in the preparation of invoices and record-keeping. Prepare and track subconsultant agreements and contract renewals Update task tabulations spreadsheets and other contract/project performance tracking spreadsheets Utilize Power BI project reports for contract and task performance and budget tracking Edit, format and finalize specifications and reports for submission to clients. Nonessential or Additional Functions and Responsibilities Create, edit and distribute conference/meeting notes Organize and coordinate vendor lunch presentations Conduct daily tracking of project deliverables to ensure timely processing Perform other related duties as assigned Required Experience High School Diploma required 2- 4 years of relevant experience required Associates Degree or a Four-Year Degree in Business Administration, Business Management or a related field is preferred Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint) Proficient written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Attention to detail and efficiency Diligence and strong work ethic Ability to multitask and perform well in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow directions Good team-player Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.