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Assistant Project Manager / Project Controls Specialist - 100% Virtual
Job Description
We’re seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Controls Specialist who can support project administration while also contributing to resource tracking, scheduling, and budget oversight. In this role, you will support the Project Manager with day-to-day coordination, documentation, and reporting while also helping monitor resources, timelines, and budgets across multiple workstreams. You will maintain project records, support communication across teams, and provide data-driven insights that help keep schedules and deliverables on track.
The ideal consultant is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing both administrative tasks and project control activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, burndown charts, and resource plans.
- Aggregate and validate timesheets, track budgets, and support invoice preparation.
- Prepare and distribute progress reports and dashboards.
- Support meeting facilitation, take minutes, and coordinate project communication.
- Collaborate with project managers to forecast and adjust resource needs based on evolving priorities.
- Monitor timelines, identify risks or variances, and provide recommendations to support project goals.
Duration: 1 year with the potential to extend
Hours: 20 hours per week to start with a likely increase to 40 hours per week during 2026
Location: Virtual
Experience Required:
- Background in project administration, project controls, or a similar role.
- Proficiency in MS 365, including advanced Excel and SharePoint skills.
- Extensive experience in project management tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, etc.
- Experience with resource allocation, budget tracking, and scheduling.
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, education, or a related field.
- Familiarity with technical content or industry-specific environments; experience in oil and gas is a plus.
- PMP certification is a bonus.
- Ability to work exclusively on a PC throughout the project.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage data, build accurate reports, and support multiple workstreams.
- Effective communication and teamwork across cross-functional groups.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
NOTE: 100% Virtual Positions
Due to the nature of this virtual position, we anticipate a high number of responses from interested applicants. We may not be able to personally respond to your inquiry immediately but please know that your resume and email responses will be reviewed.
The pay range for this is $50.00 to $60.00 per hour W2. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, relevant education, certifications and specific work location.
Clarity Consultants is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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