Project Management Assistant - Architecture Group

Overview

SSOE is hiring for a Project Management Assistant in the Birmingham (AL) area to support projects within our Architecture team. This person will work closely with Project Managers, completing administrative tasks and assisting in the maintenance of project scheduling, spreadsheets, construction cost estimates, databases, and reporting.

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.

• Assists Project Managers with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Establishes and maintains project filing systems, including design and central project correspondence files.
• Performs light typing assignments including transmittals, envelopes, labels, contracts, and forms in coordination with Information Processing. May provide backup support to Information and Specification Processing.
• Coordinates printing, updating, and distribution of scope of work manuals and detail books for appropriate branch offices, as well as inter-branch communications for multi-branch projects.
• Coordinates bulletin and addendum assembly and the coordination of printing and processing. Coordinates all printing, assembly, and distribution of construction documents being issued for bids. Coordinates title blocks for consistency.
• Handles telephone communication with external customers relative to construction document distribution. May respond to, or initiate inquiries, from internal and external customers.
• Assists with the preparation of permits and applications, including sealing and/or stamping drawings, for approvals and submittals.
• Sets up and assists with maintenance of project scheduling, spreadsheets, construction cost estimates, databases, and reports.
• Attends Administration meetings. May attend project meetings including start-up meetings.
• .Administers the document transfer procedure. Works with Project Managers to screen and prepare job files for archiving and communicates such procedures.
• May arrange for lunch and refreshments or prepare conference rooms for meetings.
• May receive, process and distribute interoffice correspondence and incoming mail relative to project management. Assists Project Managers with the coordination and delivery of outgoing mail (e.g. faxes).
• May initiate team coordination memos to communicate project issues or coordination problems.
• May assist with training of new Project Management Assistants and/or new project team members to familiarize them with SSOE and customer-specific procedures.
• May travel to SSOE branch offices and/or customer facilities for coordination purposes or to provide training.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

Qualifications

Qualifications You’ll Need on Day One:

• Associate or Bachelor degree-tracked in business related field or high school diploma with minimum two (2) years of direct experience with data entry and various computer systems and software packages/programs.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be able to work in a deadline oriented environment.
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, PTO & paid holidays.