Company Overview Project Support Services is a dynamic, woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise, and small business enterprise specializing in project management within the realm of Division of State Architecture (DSA) compliance. We collaborate closely with districts, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve complex issues, close outdated projects, manage ongoing initiatives, and ensure adherence to DSA regulations. Our expertise and strong relationships with DSA staff have helped numerous school districts successfully close projects once deemed impossible. Job Overview We are seeking an energetic and motivated Junior AI Automation & Systems Developer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will support the development and automation of systems that enhance project management workflows and compliance processes. You will work closely with senior developers and engineers to design scalable solutions using modern programming languages and cloud infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in software engineering, AI automation, and system design within a collaborative environment committed to excellence.

BUILD REAL AI SOLUTIONS FOR A GROWING COMPANY

Are you the person everyone asks about AI, automation, computers, and new technology? Have you already built custom GPTs, AI agents, automated workflows, integrations, websites, dashboards, or other technology solutions? Project Support Services, Inc. (PSS) is looking for a talented and resourceful AI Automation & Systems Developer to help us streamline and modernize our business. This is a hands-on building position. You will work directly with company leadership and our departments to understand how work is currently completed, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop AI agents, prompts, automations, and internal tools that our employees will actually use. This opportunity is open to current college students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and self-taught developers. A college degree is not required. We care more about what you can build, how you solve problems, and whether you can turn an idea into a reliable working solution.

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER AI INTERNSHIP PSS

will teach you about our company, departments, clients, and business processes. However, we are not looking for someone who has only used ChatGPT to ask basic questions. You must already know how to build AI agents, engineer prompts, create automations, work with data, connect systems, test your work, and protect confidential information.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Meet with company leadership and employees to understand their daily processes and challenges. Map existing business processes and identify repetitive, inefficient, or manual tasks. Build custom GPTs, AI agents, and department-specific AI assistants. Write, test, organize, and improve prompts and system instructions. Create prompt libraries and reusable AI workflows. Build agents that review documents, analyze information, prepare reports, and produce structured results. Develop automated workflows using Zapier, Make, Power Automate, n8n, or comparable platforms. Connect AI tools with company systems using APIs and other integrations. Create workflows that extract, classify, summarize, and analyze information from PDFs and other business documents. Work with spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, and data-visualization tools. Build or support internal applications, websites, dashboards, and business tools. Test AI-generated results for accuracy, consistency, reliability, and usefulness. Establish human-review and quality-control steps for AI workflows. Troubleshoot technology, automation, and integration issues. Research new AI tools and recommend practical applications for PSS. Document completed tools and create clear instructions for employees. Train employees to use approved AI tools and workflows. Help PSS establish responsible AI, cybersecurity, and data-privacy practices. Maintain the confidentiality of company, employee, client, and project information.

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS YOU MAY BUILD

An AI agent that reviews project reports and calculates completion percentages. An agent that reads a program-level PDF and produces results for every project. Department-specific AI assistants for Operations, Recruiting, Accounting, Marketing, and Executive Leadership. Automated reports and notifications based on project information. AI workflows that extract information from PDFs and enter it into structured reports. Prompt systems that produce accurate and repeatable business documents. Automations that reduce manual data entry and repetitive administrative work. Internal dashboards that display project, staffing, financial, or operational information. A searchable company knowledge system that helps employees find information quickly. Integrations between AI tools and Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and other company systems.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must already have practical, hands-on experience with the following: Building custom GPTs, AI agents, or similar AI-powered assistants. Writing, testing, and improving detailed prompts and system instructions. Creating prompt libraries, structured outputs, and reusable AI workflows. Using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Copilot. Building automations using Zapier, Make, Power Automate, n8n, or comparable platforms. Connecting software platforms through APIs and system integrations. Using Python, JavaScript, SQL, or another programming language. Creating AI workflows that extract, classify, summarize, and analyze information from PDFs and business documents. Working with Excel, Google Sheets, databases, and data-visualization tools. Understanding basic cybersecurity, access controls, confidential information, and data-privacy practices. Building or supporting websites, internal applications, dashboards, or business tools. Mapping business processes and identifying opportunities for automation and improvement. Testing AI outputs for accuracy, reliability, and consistency. Writing clear instructions and training employees to use completed tools. You do not need professional employment experience with every named platform, but you must have hands-on experience with the underlying skills and be able to demonstrate what you have built.

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You may be a strong fit if you: Love building things with AI and technology. Naturally look for faster, smarter, and more efficient ways to complete work. Can listen to a business problem and turn it into a practical technical solution. Are curious, creative, resourceful, and willing to experiment. Can work independently while keeping leadership informed. Follow assignments through from idea to testing, documentation, and implementation. Pay close attention to accuracy and details. Understand that AI-generated information must be reviewed and verified. Can explain technical concepts in clear, simple language. Are comfortable working directly with employees who have different levels of technical knowledge. Welcome feedback and can revise your work until it meets the company's needs. Understand the importance of protecting confidential business and client information. Want your work to make an immediate and measurable impact. Can work consistently from our Corona office.

PORTFOLIO REQUIRED

Applicants must submit at least two examples of completed work, such as: A custom AI agent or GPT. An automated business workflow. A prompt system that produces structured and repeatable results. An API or software integration. An AI document-processing workflow. A dashboard, website, application, or internal tool. A school, personal, freelance, or professional project demonstrating comparable technical ability. For each example, please explain: What problem the project solved. Which tools and platforms you used. What portion of the project you personally built. How you tested the solution. How the completed project saved time, reduced manual work, or improved results. School projects, personal projects, and independently developed tools are welcome. The work does not need to have been completed for an employer.

PRACTICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Final candidates will be invited to complete a practical, paid skills assessment. The assessment may ask you to review a sample PSS business process and demonstrate how you would: Map the current workflow. Identify opportunities for AI and automation. Build or outline an AI agent. Write the necessary system instructions and prompts. Explain how the agent would connect with company systems. Test the accuracy and reliability of its results. Establish appropriate human-review requirements. Protect confidential company and client information.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Hands-on experience implementing AI throughout a growing company. The opportunity to build tools that employees will use in real business operations. Direct access to executive leadership and department decision-makers. Exposure to construction consulting, public agencies, government contracting, recruiting, accounting, marketing, and project management. Projects and measurable results you can add to your professional portfolio. The opportunity to help shape PSS's long-term AI and technology strategy. Potential consideration for a permanent full-time role based on performance and company needs.

ABOUT PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES

Project Support Services, Inc. is a woman-owned construction and professional-services firm headquartered in Corona, California. PSS supports public agencies through DSA compliance and certification services, staff augmentation, construction services, and federal contracting. As PSS continues to grow, we are investing in artificial intelligence, automation, and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, communication, and consistency. We are looking for someone who is excited to help us build the systems that will support the company's next stage of growth.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following: Your résumé or a summary of your education and experience. A brief explanation of how you currently use AI and automation. At least two examples of AI, automation, programming, integration, website, dashboard, or technology projects you have built. Links, screenshots, videos, or other materials demonstrating your work. A brief response to the following question: "If you joined a company where employees spend hours reviewing PDFs and manually preparing reports, how would you evaluate the process and determine what should be automated?" Applications that do not include examples of completed work may not be considered. Project Support Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, demonstrated skills, merit, business needs, and the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 30.0 per week

Work Location:

In person