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Project Assistant

Brasfield & Gorrie, Atlanta, GA, United States


Responsibilities
The Project Assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the project team(s).

Create, distribute, and execute contracts, purchase orders, and other contractual documentation

Manage subcontract documents, business licenses, and safety documentation

Support subcontract pay applications, lien waivers, invoice coding, and approvals

Assist with change orders and owner billing

Prepare and manage closeout documentation

Assist with electronic job startup

Help obtain insurance, permits, licenses, and mobilization requirements

Ensure Notice of Commencement is filed

Support SDP enrollment and bond issuance

Track Sales & Use Tax coordination

Create and maintain electronic project files

Verify file completeness for storage

Assist with drawings, spec logs, RFIs, and submittals

Track material status on subcontracts and purchase orders

Liaise with accounting, jobsite assistants, document coordinators, and other departments

Research pay application and invoice status in JD Edwards

Enter employee time in JD Edwards

Prepare expense reports and book travel

Provide general administrative support

Maintain a high level of confidentiality

Field managers calls if needed

Maintain access to Outlook calendar and coordinate meeting requests

Coordinate monthly division meetings, lunches, and other day‑to‑day needs of DMs/OMs

Use Concur Travel and Expense to book travel and complete expense reports

Gather and review monthly time for the division

May create and distribute owner contracts and change orders in AIA

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum of five years of work experience in an office environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working proficiency in Bluebeam strongly preferred

Aptitude to learn new computer applications and software

Excellent customer service skills

Positive attitude

Proven self‑starter

Detail‑oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Must thrive in a fast‑paced work environment

Ability to successfully prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Obtain notary certification in applicable county

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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