Staff Project Specialist - Kansas City

DescriptionThe Staff Project Specialist is responsible for interfacing with internal and external project leadership to ensure the successful execution of overall projects and associated milestones throughout the project lifecycle. This includes client communication, financial health, and project scheduling systems for engineering-related projects. This position works with internal project management to provide solutions in executing project needs within the budget and schedule. By organizing and driving team deliverables and communication, this position brings consistency to project execution through documentation, reporting, project planning, and detailed process implementation. Proactively and regularly communicate with (but not limited to) the project team, client representatives, vendors, suppliers and subcontractors on project development and execution.Identify, enter, monitor, and analyze the progress of key project needs, deliverables and milestones for the project team using internal software and arrange the presentation of monthly progress reports covering action items and progress updates.Plan, coordinate and facilitate on-site and off-site meetings.Verify accuracy and compliance with project requirements of bills/invoices, trip tickets and expense reports and process items in a timely manner.Perform data entry on projects, including (but not limited to) processing project change orders, entering changes to the cost reports, and overseeing the accounts payable process, including the coding, approval assignment, and payment using the appropriate accounting application; in addition to reports, specifications, and all other deliverable and/or Client needs.Enter project scheduling information.Monitor submittal log and RFIs in construction management software and expedite responses for subcontractors from the internal design team.Evaluate pre-mobilization safety forms and implement a file management system to monitor project compliance.Evaluate and publish site-specific emergency action plans with input from the project manager, site operations staff and site superintendent to ensure accuracy.Create new projects using construction management software and provide daily reports and other workflows to be assigned to project and management leadership.Coordinate the required training programs and records for project personnel in conjunction with the corporate training department and project requirements to ensure compliance.Update SOP’s, train, and mentors new EO’s and CWK’s on best practices, means and methods in all project aspects resulting in future success for the individual, client, and company.Resolve questions regarding the project; research and provide appropriate answers.Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.QualificationsBachelor Degree in business, accounting or related degree and 4 years of related experience is required.Or Associate Degree and 6 years of related experience is required.Or High School Diploma/GED 8 years related experience is required.Experience with one or more cost management systems preferred.Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically and make quick and sound decisions.Excellent problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels within an organization.Ability to track and follow up on multiple items with various timelines.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and/or Bluebeam, and PowerPoint is required.Strong knowledge of Sharepoint, customer relationship management software and Microsoft Teams preferred.Job Field: Project ManagementJob Type: ExperiencedSchedule: Full-timeTravel: No