Job Description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, creative, and team-oriented individual to join our world-class Property team. This role is an entry‑level project management support position, ideal for someone looking to build a foundation in construction management while working closely with Project Managers on active projects. As a Project Administrator, you will support Project Managers and Superintendents by managing project documentation, tracking cost and schedule information, and helping ensure accurate and timely flow of information across project teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide support to project managers and superintendents as assigned.

2. Assist in maintaining project files and project tracking records such as Request for Information (RFI), construction job logs, submittals, contractor quotes, schedules, budgets, and summary spreadsheets.

3. Track and report construction project measures such as project expenditures vs. budget, progress vs. schedule, and quality related measures.

4. Provide information and input to project stakeholders and team members in their decision-making process.

5. Assist with creating supporting presentations on project status to management.

6. Follow applicable processes and identify and report potential project problems as soon as they are identified.

7. Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World-Class Manufacturing principles.

8.Understand. Create. Simplify.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or related experience

Strong coordination, organization, and prioritizing skills

Strong computer, telephone, proofreading, and filing skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Background check results satisfactory to SEL

Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience; has experience working in a professional setting

Physical Requirements

None

Location:

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy ​access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

Project Administrator – Construction Management: $25.74 – 39.52 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.