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How much do project associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for project associate in Tennessee is $27.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $32.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a project associate?

Project Associates are professionals who provide administrative, organizational, and technical support to project managers and teams. They assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget. Their responsibilities often include scheduling meetings, preparing reports, tracking project progress, and facilitating communication between team members and stakeholders. Project Associates play a key role in the smooth execution of projects across various industries.

How does a project associate typically interact with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

Project Associates frequently collaborate with diverse teams such as marketing, engineering, finance, and operations to ensure that project tasks are executed smoothly. They help coordinate meetings, track deliverables, and communicate project updates between departments. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and adaptability, as Project Associates often serve as a bridge to align team efforts and resolve issues quickly. Regular interaction with different stakeholders provides valuable exposure and learning opportunities, making it an excellent stepping stone for career advancement in project management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software like MS Project, Asana, or Trello, as well as proficiency in MS Office, is typically expected. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate tasks and support project managers effectively. These skills ensure that projects stay on schedule, stakeholders are informed, and objectives are met efficiently.

What is the difference between Project Associate vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject AssociateProject Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications often preferredBachelor's degree, project management certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentSupportive team roles, often in research, development, or nonprofit sectorsOrganizational roles, coordinating project activities across teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in research, NGOs, government, and corporate projectsCommon in corporate, IT, construction, and healthcare projects

While both roles support project execution, a Project Associate typically focuses on assisting with research and administrative tasks, whereas a Project Coordinator manages project schedules, resources, and communication to ensure timely completion.

How much do project associates make?

In general, project associates in the United States earn a median annual salary of around $50,000 to $60,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. Salaries in larger cities tend to be higher, and roles often require strong organizational and communication skills, with some positions offering additional benefits or opportunities for advancement.

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Infographic showing various Project Associate job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,220 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

New Grad Project Finance Associate II- Winter/Summer 2027- SED Division- For Current/Previous HNT...

HNTB

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

This position is for current/previous HNTB interns ONLY.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for maintaining project-related financial data in HNTB's project management system, ensuring alignment with current client contracts, including change orders, subconsultant agreements, and approved unauthorized work. The Project Finance Associate supports the project finance team to ensure billing compliance with contractual documents. Responsibilities include coding project costs, such as subconsultant expenses, expense report receipts, and vendor invoices, with appropriate project accounting codes in accordance with standard procedures and contractual requirements to ensure proper entry into HNTB's project management system.

What You'll Do:

  • Accurately updates the project management system by translating client and project workplan data based on contract and change order review.
  • Facilitates the ability to access and charge to project tasks and phases in the project management system.
  • Ensures project costs are properly coded and allocated by maintaining awareness of project status, and proactively determining the financial data updates in response to project changes.
  • Manages cost transfers to and from projects/tasks.
  • Supports the project finance team in reviewing and approving project invoices, updating invoice requirements from contractual documents, verifying billed costs, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, including insurance certificates and adherence to client systems and formats.
  • Generates routine and ad hoc internal project financial performance reports for project and office teams.
  • Reviews and may provide financial approval of vendor/subconsultant invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance, including DBE and insurance certificate requirements.
  • Obtains necessary approvals and tracks internal workflow status for timely outcomes.
  • Partners with the project team to develop and maintain client and subconsultant relationships and acts as a project liaison to field contract billing questions and/or provide receivables updates.
  • May assist or lead the subcontracting processes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Supports the proposal process, including gross margin analysis, cost proposal development, alignment with the project management system, and client proposal/estimate formats.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

What You'll Need:

  • Associate degree and 2 years of relevant work experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 4 years of relevant work experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Intermediate knowledge of HNTB processes and procedures as well as GAAP accounting rules and uses these rules to advise project teams and project finance team.

What We Prefer:

  • Current/previous HTNB intern

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AB#FinanceAccounting

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Nashville, TN (City Center)

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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