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What is a project assistant?
A project assistant provides support to the project team and helps make sure projects get done on time and budget. They answer to the project manager or project administrator or a company director. Job duties include handling communication with everyone on the project team, creating and filing documentation, preparing reports, and serving as a liaison between management and the project team. Other responsibilities may include setting up office equipment—such as computers, printers, and webcams for online conference calls, scheduling meetings and check-ins, and managing the project calendar.
What is the difference between Project Assistant vs Administrative Assistant?
| Aspect | Project Assistant | Administrative Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma; some roles may prefer associate's degree or relevant certifications | High school diploma; often no specific certifications required |
| Work Environment | Project sites, offices, collaborative team settings | Office settings, administrative departments |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Construction, IT, consulting, engineering | Corporate offices, government agencies, nonprofits |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for support roles in projects | Compared for general office support roles |
The Project Assistant and Administrative Assistant roles share similarities in supporting organizational functions, but Project Assistants focus more on supporting specific projects, often requiring knowledge of project management processes. Administrative Assistants handle broader administrative tasks across departments. Both roles are essential in various industries, but their focus and work environments differ slightly.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 29 days ago
Cushman & Wakefield rating
7.4
Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
109th of 201 rated real estate companies
Job description
Job Title
Project Manager (Technical Facilities Construction)Job Description Summary
Provides professional project management experience to designated construction projects and assignments at a client site, technical facilities. Interacts with client representatives onsite, receives direction and coordinates with the technical facility management team. Monitors and coordinates the execution of the various services and processes relating to client contracted agreements for project management for HVAC, AC electrical and critical DC power projects. Works in collaboration with the assigned account manager, building or technical facility management team, clients, owners and others.Job Description
JOB DUTIES
- Prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met. Keep building management apprised of progress at all times
- Prepare and coordinate project reports and drawing reviews for clients, property/facility management team, and project team (as applicable) at conceptual, schematic, design development and construction phases of project
- Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project
- Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with the project and confer with client and property management on costs and impacts
- Adhere to corporate, building, and client policies and procedures
- Cooperate with other building/facility personnel to achieve goals and objectives as to quality, service, cost and profit
- Report to immediate supervisor major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendation
- Advise and obtain the necessary approvals from the appropriate members of management of potential organizational changes, actions that might require additional commitments, and the need for expenditures in excess of approved budget
- Adhere to government laws and regulations and established rulings of government authorities, including building codes, safety regulations, etc.
- Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance
- Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization
- Other duties as assigned
- Periodic inspection of technical facilities to include proactive identification of areas in need improvement, enhancement, and corrective maintenance.
COMPETENCIES
- Client Focus Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Relationship Management
- Leadership
- Multi-Tasking
- Technical Proficiency
- Consultation
- Organization Skills
- Time Management
EDUCATION
- B.S. Degree in Construction management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent job experience
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in anengineering/constructionproject accountability role
- Minimum of 5 years project management experience required
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a project management capacity especially experience in leading, motivating, and developing employees
- Hands-on experience with technical facilities construction projects preferred
Additional eligibility qualifications
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Google suite of programs
- Procore Project management
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 110,500.00 - $130,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailAccommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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