Project Specialist

Project Coordinator - Engineering Position Overview The Project Coordinator will support the full lifecycle of projects by providing comprehensive cost, schedule, estimating, progress measurement, and change‑management support. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional project teams. The ideal candidate will understand project scope and contract requirements, help establish team priorities, and ensure accurate tracking of project performance metrics. This position also supports process improvements, documentation efforts, and project change‑control administration. Key Responsibilities Assist in developing and maintaining overall project cost, schedule, estimates, and progress‑measurement documentation. Review and understand project scope and contract requirements to ensure alignment across the project team. Lead cost and schedule tracking activities, prepare projections, and support reporting requirements. Establish communication plans, coordinate follow‑ups, and help manage task assignments and timelines. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance project execution efficiency. Support lessons‑learned activities and maintain related documentation. Administer project change‑control processes. Monitor team performance and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of project personnel. Work with project managers and team members to organize and maintain Microsoft Project files. Utilize Microsoft Project and Teams to calculate Earned Value (EV), maintain budget and spending curves, and update task status based on team inputs. Required Skills & Competencies Project coordination and administrative support Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams) Schedule tracking and document control Project management support Ability to coordinate meetings and manage task organization Top Skills Project Coordination Microsoft Office Tracking & Reporting Project Management Support Administrative Support Qualifications Bachelor's degree required (Engineering or Business preferred) Experience with project management principles Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications Experience working with teams and supporting administrative processes Strong organizational and communication skills Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.