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Weekend Project Assistant Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Project Assistant

Hamden, CT · On-site

$57K - $68K/yr

As a Project Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Project Teams, helping ensure project documentation, coordination, and communication run efficiently ...

Project Assistant

Groton, CT · On-site

$57K - $68K/yr

As a Project Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Project Teams, helping ensure project documentation, coordination, and communication run efficiently ...

Newington, CT In-Person Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm SUMMARY To assist account directors ... Complete special projects, as required. * Comply with company rules and regulations. * Maintain ...

As a Project Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Project Teams, helping ensure project documentation, coordination, and communication run efficiently ...

Newington, CT In-Person Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm SUMMARY To assist account directors ... Complete special projects, as required. * Comply with company rules and regulations. * Maintain ...

As a Project Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Project Teams, helping ensure project documentation, coordination, and communication run efficiently ...

Define and assign project responsibilities to the Assistant Project Manager and Team. * Mentor team members to grow skill sets to foster a high performing project team. * Monitors, evaluates and or ...

Define and assign project responsibilities to the Assistant Project Manager and Team. * Mentor team members to grow skill sets to foster a high performing project team. * Monitors, evaluates and or ...

Define and assign project responsibilities to the Assistant Project Manager and Team. * Mentor team members to grow skill sets to foster a high performing project team. * Monitors, evaluates and or ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic project management knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or some college coursework. Familiarity with productivity tools like Microsoft Office, project management software (such as Trello or Asana), and communication platforms is typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and effective communication skills help you coordinate tasks and support team members efficiently during limited weekend hours. These abilities ensure smooth project execution, timely completion of tasks, and reliable support for teams working outside standard business hours.

What are some typical responsibilities for a Weekend Project Assistant, and how do they support project success?

As a Weekend Project Assistant, you’ll often help coordinate project tasks, manage schedules, and ensure that team members have the resources they need to stay on track during weekend shifts. You might be responsible for updating project documentation, communicating progress to supervisors, and troubleshooting minor issues as they arise. Your support is crucial in keeping weekend operations running smoothly and ensuring that project milestones are met on time.

What are Weekend Project Assistants?

Weekend Project Assistants are support staff who help with various tasks related to ongoing projects, typically during weekends. Their responsibilities can include organizing materials, setting up and cleaning workspaces, assisting project managers, coordinating schedules, and providing administrative support. This role is important for ensuring that projects run smoothly outside of regular business hours, allowing teams to meet deadlines and maintain productivity. Weekend Project Assistants are commonly found in industries such as events, construction, research, and community organizations.
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Project Assistant

$57K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

About Your Opportunity:
As a Project Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Project Teams, helping ensure project documentation, coordination, and communication run efficiently from start to finish.
How You'll Contribute:
  • Process project-related documents such as contracts, change orders, RFIs, AIAs, meeting minutes, close-out materials, archiving, and other correspondence including letters and reports.
  • Provide administrative support for Project Team which may include typing, scheduling meetings, or data entry.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance documentation is collected and current to support monthly billing (e.g., Releases of Liens, Stored Materials forms).
  • Communicate with external partners to request and obtain complete and accurate required paperwork.
  • Assist with project accounting tasks including invoice processing, joint checks, stored materials tracking, and phase assignment.
  • Assist with Purchasing and Submittal processes as requested by Project Teams.
  • Set up and maintain manual and electronic filing systems in accordance with Wohlsen standards.
  • Provide administrative support at job sites or office locations based on assignment; responsibilities include answering phones, restocking supplies, managing shipments, and maintaining a clean, organized communal kitchen area.
  • Help coordinate and guide the Project Team on routine administrative tasks and general project information.
  • Effectively prioritize tasks and manage scheduling to support project needs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment to achieve shared goals.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills-written, verbal, and digital-to support professional interactions.
  • Order and maintain office supplies and equipment; ensure timely distribution upon delivery.
  • Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
  • Coordinate shipping and delivery services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
  • Greet office visitors and promptly notify the appropriate staff member of their arrival.
  • Occasionally travel to job sites or other Wohlsen office locations, including transporting materials or supplies as needed.
  • Provide support for project events such as groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting or topping-out.
Relationships:
  • Collaborates closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other members of the Project Team to support day-to-day operations.
  • Maintains professional communication with subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure timely exchange of project information and documentation.
Authority:
  • Authorized to request and follow up on documentation from external partners and subcontractors as required for project compliance and billing.
  • May make routine administrative decisions within defined procedures to support project and office efficiency.
Accountability:
  • Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of administrative tasks, including document management, invoice processing, and compliance tracking.
  • Accountable for maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and consistency in all communications and project-related documentation.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in a technical or administrative office environment.
  • Construction industry experience preferred, especially with AIA documentation and invoicing.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Bluebeam, DocuSign, CMiC, Procore, and Textura is a plus.
  • Ability to create, edit, and modify PDF documents using tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.
  • Comfortable using a computer, keyboard, and mouse; able to operate standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, scanners, phones, and calculators.

Compensation: $57k-$68k Annually
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, this position requires little to no driving. In a normal day, the employee must be able to stand and walk for 1-4 hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit 7-8 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. In this position, employee frequently (34-66%) bend at the waist and use feet (foot controls). Employee will occasionally (0-33%) squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, and/or work at heights above 6 feet.
It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
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