San Antonio - Project Assistant

SSP Industries•San Antonio, TX

35d

About The Position

The Project assistant will organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization's research, development, and product implementation efforts. • Assists the PM to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency. • Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly with assistance from PM. • Assists the PM by conducting cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project. • Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates. • Conducts risk assessments: reports identified risks to management provides recommendations for mitigation of risk. • Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project. • Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors. • Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices. • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Organize, manage, and plan complex projects for the organization's research, development, and product implementation efforts.
Assist the PM to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
Outline the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly with assistance from PM.
Assist the PM by conducting cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
Prepare and implement a budget based on estimates.
Conduct risk assessments: reports identified risks to management provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
Address questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
Act as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.