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Assistant Project Administrator Jobs in Tennessee

As the Project Administrator, you will apply advanced organizational and communication skills to ... You'll also assist the project managers in organizing and tracking information and tasks...and be ...

Assistant Project Manager

Stanton, TN · On-site

$61K - $91K/yr

Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists. Scope of Work support: * Assist in the ...

Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists. Scope of Work support: * Assist in the ...

Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists. Scope of Work support: * Assist in the ...

Supervising and mentoring Project Administrators, Senior Inspectors, and field staff * Providing ... Employee Assistant Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Account * and More #LI-MK1 Pay Transparency ...

Supervising and mentoring Project Administrators, Senior Inspectors, and field staff * Providing ... Employee Assistant Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Account * and More #LI-MK1 Pay Transparency ...

CEI Project Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Supervising and mentoring Project Administrators, Senior Inspectors, and field staff * Providing ... Employee Assistant Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Account * and More #LI-MK1 Pay Transparency ...

CEI Project Manager

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Supervising and mentoring Project Administrators, Senior Inspectors, and field staff * Providing ... Employee Assistant Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Account * and More #LI-MK1 Pay Transparency ...

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Assistant Project Administrator information

What is an assistant project administrator?

Assistant Project Administrators are professionals who support project managers and teams by handling administrative tasks related to project planning, coordination, and execution. They help maintain project documentation, monitor timelines, prepare reports, and facilitate communication among team members. Their role is crucial in ensuring projects run smoothly and stay on schedule, providing organizational support and handling logistical details. Assistant Project Administrators often work in various industries, including construction, IT, healthcare, and more.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant project administrator?

To thrive as an Assistant Project Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as Microsoft Project or Asana), spreadsheet tools, and sometimes certifications like CAPM are typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities set outstanding candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring smooth project coordination, timely task completion, and effective support for project managers.

What are some typical challenges an assistant project administrator might face when supporting multiple projects simultaneously?

Assistant Project Administrators often juggle responsibilities across several projects, which can make prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively a challenge. Balancing the needs of different project managers, keeping track of varied deadlines, and ensuring that documentation is accurate and up to date are common hurdles. Strong organizational skills and clear communication with both team members and stakeholders are essential to successfully navigate these demands. Proactively seeking clarification and regularly updating project tracking tools can greatly help in staying on top of multiple assignments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Project Administrator jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Project Administrator jobs in Tennessee are:

Infographic showing various Assistant Project Administrator job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Project Administrator

Orano USA

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.


Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE—a cutting-edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee


OVERVIEW

Orano USA is seeking a Project Administrator to provide critical administrative and coordination support for Project IKE. As the Project Administrator, you will apply advanced organizational and communication skills to maintain multiple day-to-day administrative priorities in a fast-paced project environment.


The Project Administrator is responsible for supporting Project IKE management in areas of document control, planning, executing, and monitoring project activity. You'll also assist the project managers in organizing and tracking information and tasks...and be at the forefront of building one of the most advanced clean energy infrastructures in the country.


Responsibilities:

  • Assists in the development process of project policies and procedures to include writing, reviewing, editing project documents and in charge of the official releases.
  • Facilitate clear communication between management, project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage version control and organization of electronic project files and shared digital document repositories, support records management.
  • Prepare and distribute progress reports and project metrics to leadership.
  • Support onboarding of new project team members and maintain organizational charts and contact information.
  • Coordinates, plans, tracks, and executes training for project employees.
  • Supports management in achieving project needs, goals, and expectations.
  • Performs special assignments as needed.


Requirements:

  • BA in a business-related discipline; business administration, project management, human resources or equivalent degree program.
  • Must have 3 – 5 years of experience coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary, schedule-driven, and highly regulated projects in an engineering, construction, industrial or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project teams.
  • Experience with information management systems and project management software.
  • Experience working directly with cross-functional engineering teams and project engineers in a quality assurance environment.
  • Strong team skills and the ability to organize across different departments.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting regulated industries (nuclear, energy, construction, oil & gas or heavy industrial projects).
  • Active DOE security clearance (all candidates will be considered regardless of security clearance status).
  • Experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment.


Job Details:

  • Onsite, at the Project IKE PMO in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.


Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities
  • and more…


Orano Group

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.


Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.


In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.


This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.


Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.