Assistant Project Administrator Jobs in Washington

About ISI Professional Services:

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary:

ISI is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to support multiple technical projects within a federal construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction administration, project management, and financial oversight. This role requires collaboration across cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and finance, to ensure project success and compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities/Job Functions

Project Support:

1. Assist multiple technical projects with full budget/finance information (for each project)
2. Participate in project meetings to document status, action items, risks, and next steps
3. Work together with Finance, Project Manager and Contracting Officer to maintain project budget (track costs) and status dashboards
4. Assist with monthly invoice reviews (pencil requisitions) to verify the construction work completed is in line with the Schedule of Values, ensure that payments to the contractor are accurately based on the percentage of work completed on the project; check all the appropriate documentation and project records to support the invoice payment request; and finally cross-check any changes during the pencil walk are incorporated into the formal pay application
5. Document the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project
6. Manage the intake and distribution of construction project files, such as Submittals and RFIs
7. Collaborate across cross-functional teams (engineering, construction, finance) to ensure project success

Financial Responsibilities:

1. Assist in development of plans, including spend plans, budget exhibits and reports
2. Assist in responding to financial audit requests and the research and closing of unliquidated obligations.
3. Monitor and report execution performance against plans
4. Learn/perform division procurement transactions (PRs, MIPRs) amendments, obligations, de-obligations, and de-commitments
5. Prepare or review supporting documents for procurement transactions (PRs, MIPRs)
6. Assist with extracting status of funds and other related reports
7. File new work with previously filed documents

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

1. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, and finance, to ensure project success.
2. Ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date, including technical, financial, and personnel records.

Required Qualifications:

1. Education: High school degree or GED equivalent degree.
2. Experience: 5-10 years of experience in a related field.
3. Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of construction administration.
• Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses
• Ability to intake, distribute and track construction contract files for action by various stakeholders.

1. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Clearance: Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint background check).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree in a related field.
2. Experience working in a federal or government construction environment.
3. Familiarity with federal procurement processes, including Purchase Requests (PR) and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).
4. Experience with financial tracking and reporting in a project management context.
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands required of this position described here are of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job daily.

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

1. Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
2. Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
3. Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
4. Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day between buildings.
5. Must be able to stand for extended periods
6. Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
7. Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
8. Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl

  Work Setting/Environment/Travel Requirements:

1. This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments. 
2. The position requires an eight (8)-hour workday performed between 0700 (7AM) and 1700 (5PM), Monday through Friday. employees are expected to arrive between 0700 (7AM) and 0800 (8AM). Employees cannot depart till after 1600 (4PM); limited flexibility in daily start and end times is available based on project demands

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