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Project Management Support Specialist (onsite interviews)

Lorenz Engineering, a division of The Salem Group
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2025

Project Support Specialist

Location : Birmingham, Alabama (On-site)

Salary Range : $20 - $30 per hour

Experience Required : 0 - 5 years

Job Summary :

The Project Support Specialist plays a vital role in assisting project teams to achieve their goals efficiently. This position involves close collaboration with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery. The specialist is responsible for documentation management, resource coordination, risk assessment, communication facilitation, quality assurance, and budget tracking.

This role is ideal for candidates with 0 - 5 years of experience in project support, coordination, or a related field. Candidates with experience in power delivery distribution field engineering or outside plant (OSP) permitting within telecommunications are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

3 years of power delivery distribution field engineering experience is preferred , but will consider 3 to 5 years of Outside Plant (OSP) permitting experience with a telecommunication company.

  • Joint Use make-ready work experience is preferred. If the absence of related experience, candidate must possess the ability to understand work-flows for joint use make-ready, or rapidly develop knowledge of joint use concepts.
  • Proven project management skills with ability to multi-task and manage large projects.
  • Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and succinct manner, ability to resolve issues that may arise, and make timely effective decisions.
  • Must be customer focused and able to build effective working relationships, and resolve customer issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
  • Ability to create Power BI dashboards and reports.
  • Experience in SQL, Excel, Access, Power BI, and other database and reporting tools is preferred.
  • Use data analytics to identify issues and demonstrating findings.
  • GIS knowledge or experience is preferred.
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting concepts is preferred.
  • Identify and execute improvements in current processes and tools.

Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0 - 5 years of experience in project coordination, project support, or a related role.
  • Preferred :
  • 3 years of power delivery distribution field engineering experience OR 3 to 5 years of Outside Plant (OSP) permitting experience in telecommunications.
  • Experience with joint-use make-ready work or a demonstrated ability to quickly understand joint-use concepts.
  • Documentation & Coordination :

  • Maintain and organize project documentation, including schedules, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
  • Coordinate meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up on deadlines.
  • Resource Management :

  • Assist in allocating personnel and resources, ensuring tasks are assigned appropriately.
  • Monitor resource availability and resolve scheduling conflicts as needed.
  • Risk Management :

  • Identify potential project risks, assess their impact, and work with project managers to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Assist in analyzing workflows related to joint-use make-ready work or develop knowledge of joint-use concepts.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Act as a liaison between team members, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring clear and concise communication.
  • Provide regular project updates, relay changes, and ensure alignment between different teams.
  • Resolve customer issues effectively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Quality Assurance & Process Improvement :

  • Review project deliverables to ensure compliance with quality standards and address discrepancies promptly.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to current workflows and tools.
  • Assist in the development and execution of improvements in project tracking, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Budget Tracking & Data Analytics :

  • Assist in tracking project expenses, maintaining budget records, and ensuring financial compliance.
  • Apply knowledge of basic accounting concepts to help manage project costs.
  • Use data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Microsoft Excel to identify trends and present findings.
  • Technical & Soft Skills :

  • Project management expertise, with the ability to multi-task and manage large projects.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
  • Experience in SQL, Power BI, Access, and other database / reporting tools is preferred.
  • GIS knowledge or experience is preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and present insights through reporting tools.
  • Strong customer focus, with the ability to build effective working relationships and resolve stakeholder concerns.
  • Work Environment & Expectations :

  • On-site role in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • May require occasional travel to project sites.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong team collaboration and cross-functional engagement.
  • The Salem Group provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.

    Salary : $20 - $30

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