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Actalent

Assistant Project Manager

Prior Lake, MN

Assistant Project Manager - Construction The Assistant Project Manager supports the Construction Project Management team throughout the entire project life cycle, from preconstruction through ...

Actalent

Assistant Project Manager

Prior Lake, MN · On-site

Assistant Project Manager - Construction The Assistant Project Manager supports the Construction Project Management team throughout the entire project life cycle, from preconstruction through ...

24Restore

Project Manager

Ramsey, MN

... project. Assist customer in selecting building materials What You Bring to the Table: Strong ... Monday-Friday, day shifts only (no weekends!). Company provided vehicle or vehicle allowance Growth ...

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Project Manager

Anoka, MN · On-site

... project. Assist customer in selecting building materials What You Bring to the Table: Strong ... MondayFriday, day shifts only (no weekends!). Company provided vehicle or vehicle allowance Growth ...

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What are the typical responsibilities of a weekend project assistant?

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 the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend project assistant?

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 is a weekend project assistant?

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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Solar Project Assistant, Renewables Division

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Minnetonka, MN • On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Project Assistant, Renewables Division
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
The Project Assistant (PA) for the Renewables Division is responsible for ensuring data integrity, document management, and implementing best practices on projects. The PA provides administrative and professional support to Project managers to ensure the success of projects. This role may involve working on billable and non-billable projects, with opportunities for project management training and development.
Requirements
  • Maintain accurate data within the Deltek Vantagepoint database system, including project set up, reporting, and auditing.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Services and Project Managers to provide support with contracts, proposals, and prequalifications.
  • Coordinate the production of proposals based on direction from Project Managers.
  • Track project performance using various tools and project reports as directed by Project Managers.
  • Complete the process for work orders, task orders, and statements of qualification, including tracking compliance items, coordinating involved parties, and finalizing signatures.
  • Provide document backup for invoicing and collections.
  • Organize project stakeholder meetings, document meeting proceedings, and follow up on action items.
  • Proofread proposals and reports for consistency and grammar.
  • Support Professional staff with licensure efforts and state compliance requirements.
  • Perform tasks such as transmittals, printing, and scanning.

Contacts / Direction:
  • Detailed direction given by multiple project managers and supervisor.
  • Close collaboration with project managers, assistant project manager, project teams, other project assistants, and division administrative coordinator

Success Measures:
  • Data integrity of Deltek Vantagepoint database system.
  • Completion of requested tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Initiative to seek out tasks and coordinate support with project manager.
  • Project manager and project team satisfaction.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent job-related experiences and training
  • Effective written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Capacity to independently manage multiple projects/assignments, determine and set job priorities, and work in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a professional services environment • Familiarity with VantagePoint data entry and best practices.
  • Experience in the renewable energy industry a plus.
  • Experience providing contract and subcontracting support.
  • Knowledge of licensing processes and requirements.
  • Ability to participate in workload meetings and coordinate prequalification efforts.
  • Familiarity with accounts receivable coordination and client accounting.
  • Experience with project management software and generating progress reports.
  • Location = Office based (in a Westwood office)
  • Lifting / Moving / Standing = typical for a non-physical, office-based role
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required = None
  • Travel = Little to no travel expected

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.
We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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