Project Administrator

Lemont, IL 60439

Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: Na729303222-1 Compensation: $25-30 / hour

Job Description


Title: Project Administrator (Part time)
Location: Lemont, IL
 
Overview: 
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. 
 
Hire Type: Contract 
 
As a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
 
Job Summary: 
This position will provide project management support through administrative and reporting activities. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and educators to advance clean energy technologies. The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator to assist with overall project coordination and monitoring.
 
Job Duties:
  •  Support a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and educators with project execution, including project scope, schedule, and budget 
  • Track interdependencies and communicate status
  • Communicate with internal and external project participants 
  • Support quarterly/annual deliverables including project reports, presentations, workshop summaries, etc. 
  • Assist with organizing meetings, workshops, and industry advisory board meetings 
  • Assemble and assess project information or data 
  • Recommend process improvement or solutions to issues 
Qualifications:
  •  Experience managing project schedules and budgets to meet project goals and objectives 
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with project lead and team members  
  • Interest in learning about technical and institutional aspects of project 
  • Ability to prepare professional communications for both internal and external stakeholders 
  • Ability to plan and facilitate in-person and virtual meetings 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or other project management tools to effectively track and manage a project 
  • Excellent interpersonal, teaming, and communication skills 
  • Highly organized, detail-orientated, and thorough 
  • Knowledge of technical field and related disciplines 
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience 
 
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information 

Meet Your Recruiter

Alyssa Ford

Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.

With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.

Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.

Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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