Project Specialist 3

TalentBurst•Newton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Specialist III provides administrative and coordination support to project teams to ensure projects are well resourced, delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role assists with documentation, interviewing and onboarding of hired resources, scheduling, communication, and reporting across all phases of the project lifecycle. This role also supports procurement, parts/equipment tracking, inventory, coordination with different project managers, and technical resources for project completion.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field
Proven experience in an administrative or project support role
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira, or similar)
Proven experience in an administrative or office support role
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

PM certifications are strongly preferred and will set a candidate apart from others.
ERP experience – SAP or similar
Familiarity with basic accounting or HR support tasks
Customer service experience
Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PMC, CAPM, , PRINCE2 Foundation)
Experience working in engineering or corporate project environments
Experience using office management software and databases
Knowledge of basic budgeting and financial tracking

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to Project Managers and project teams
Support internal departments with administrative tasks
Assist in project scheduling, resource coordination, scheduling meetings and interviews, and task tracking
Schedule meetings, appointments, and manage calendars
Assist with interview schedule arrangements and communications with internal recruiting agents
Assist with project procurement – supporting full lifecycle from order entry to invoice resolution
Track existing orders, provide updates and proactively resolve delays
Communicate and coordinate with vendors and contractors
Support budget tracking and expense reporting
Assist with data entry, record-keeping, and database management
Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items
Prepare and maintain project documentation and presentations, including plans, schedules, reports, and contracts
Monitor project timelines and highlight potential risks or delays
Communicate project updates to stakeholders as required
Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and project standards
Maintain project filing systems and ensure document version control
Handle confidential information with professionalism
Perform other administrative duties as assigned