Project Assistant - Oil, Gas & Chemical
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LocationUS-TX-Houston
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School Diploma/GED required
Applicable experience may be substituted for education requirements required
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required
Applicable office/clerical experience preferred
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
About the role
This position supports engineering and construction projects by assisting the Project Manager and project team in providing administrative project information as requested
Responsibilities
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General administrative support for company projects.
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Organize and maintain project files, filing system and project communications.
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Provide data entry for projects.
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Track status of projects and produce monthly progress reports. Maintain tracking system for projects.
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Update record copies, engineering project documentation and changes.
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Provide information to facilitate questions regarding projects and prepare research information.
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Record minutes from Project Manager/team meetings.
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Answer phones and direct calls.
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Sort incoming mail.
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Collect and distribute client bills and invoices.
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Type memos, correspondence, reports and other documents as requested.
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Coordinate travel arrangements and any other internal services for various project needs.
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Prepare outgoing mailings and labels, including e-mail and fax.
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Reserve conference rooms and coordinate client, vendor and/or supplier presentations, meetings and interviews, including set-up and cleanup.
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Schedule and set-up client interviews, presentations and other meetings as requested.
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Order and maintain supplies.
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Update the project calendar and roster.
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Assist in clericals needs on projects.
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Maintain data entry of project contact list and project execution plans.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements
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High School Diploma/GED required.
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Applicable experience may be substituted for education requirements required.
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applicable office/clerical experience preferred.
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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