Project Administrator

Description

Project Administrator
Full time opportunity with EPMA
Location : Houston TX 77027 (Need to be Onsite)- should be able to work in the EPMA office with frequent travel to Client site.
The Project Administrator will assist the more senior Project Managers and/or Program Director with day-to-day management of project schedule, cost control, quality, reporting, documentation, customer interface and project analysis. This position will work on a diverse array of client projects. Qualified candidates will have 2-5 years of assistant project management experience in IT. Ability to read plans, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project is required. The PA is a team player with excellent coordination, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities and Actions:

• Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Project Staffing Plan.
• Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
• Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
• Establish, review, and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
• Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
• Liaising with project stakeholders concerning project details and deliverables
• Helping to coordinate and manage project tasks and deliverables
• Analyzing data as required
• Conducting administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates
• Performing other duties assigned by the Program/Project Manager in an orderly and efficient manner

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with an ability to adapt to very structured processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• CAPM or PMI PMBOK knowledge is preferred
• Experience in software implementations preferred

HOW YOU'LL GROW AT EPMA

We believe in the investment of our people. Strong client results and company growth is a direct result of our focus on personal growth for every single employee. With regular reviews and measurable development plans, we help you focus on the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. From on-the-job learning to professional development programs, we help you to grow throughout your career and ready you for the opportunities that lie ahead.

EPMA'S CULTURE

BE INSPIRED our 10 core values are at the forefront of everything we do. We take pride in investing in the development of our people, because they are part of the EPMA family and DNA. Call us old fashioned, but we believe in building talent, and we take pride in preparing our future leaders and innovators. You will find a fun, exciting and rewarding career at EPMA.

ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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