Project Assistant Jobs

Project Assistant jobs are open across construction, healthcare, technology, and professional services, at every level from entry-level coordinator support to senior project administration, with specializations in scheduling, budget tracking, and document control. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles4,655+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAbercrombie & Fitch
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type91% On-site
Top industryRetail

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ALSTOM
Project Assistant
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ALSTOM
New 18h ago
Project Assistant
ALSTOM
Tampa, Florida
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Driscoll Children's Hospital
Special Projects Assistant
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Driscoll Children's Hospital
New 21h ago
Special Projects Assistant
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Corpus Christi, Texas
On-Site
None

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Fenwick & West
Operations and Project Assistant
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Fenwick & West
Added 1d ago
Operations and Project Assistant
Fenwick & West
Silicon Valley, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Human Resources
Project Management
$84k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Rutgers University
Research Project Assistant
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Rutgers University
Added 1d ago
Research Project Assistant
Rutgers University
Piscataway, New Jersey
Laboratory Research
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Project & Program Management
Environmental Science
Project Management
$53k - $62k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Arcadis
Financial Project Assistant
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Arcadis
Added 4d ago
Financial Project Assistant
Arcadis
New York
Project & Program Management
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$27 - $32/hr
Hybrid
Associate's
10,000+

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Project Assistant Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Abercrombie & Fitch
    Abercrombie & Fitch509
  • Amazon
    Amazon334
  • Walmart
    Walmart150
  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell107
  • McDonald's
    McDonald's76

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail1,042
  • Consulting & Professional Services497
  • Education473
  • Construction & Real Estate403
  • Food & Beverage359

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project assistant jobs.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
  • Experience coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, and project documentation
  • Familiarity with project management software such as Asana, Jira, or Microsoft Project
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field
  • Ability to track budgets, expenses, or purchase orders under manager supervision

Tips for Your Project Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to project phase language

Project assistant postings often call for experience with initiation, planning, or closeout tasks. Mirror that lifecycle language on your resume so hiring managers can immediately see where you fit in their workflow, not just that you've assisted with projects.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists project assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight tool proficiency with version context

Generic claims like 'proficient in Microsoft Project' don't stand out. Name the specific modules or features you've used, such as Gantt views, baseline tracking, or resource allocation, so interviewers know your depth before the first conversation.

Filter openings by industry vertical strategically

Project assistant duties shift significantly by sector. Construction roles prioritize RFI and submittal logs, while IT roles emphasize sprint tracking and JIRA. Targeting openings that match your background prevents mismatched interviews and speeds up your offer timeline.

Prepare a short-form project inventory for interviews

Interviewers will ask you to walk through a project you've supported. Come ready with two or three concrete examples covering your role, the team size, the tools used, and the outcome. Vague answers about 'helping teams' lose offers to candidates with specifics.

Follow up with a status-update email, not a thank-you note

After your interview, send a brief note that references one detail from the conversation and asks a clarifying question about the team's current project priorities. It signals you think in project terms and keeps you memorable without being generic.

Project Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most project assistants?

The companies hiring the most project assistants right now include Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in industries with high project volume, including construction, healthcare systems, and technology services.

How many project assistant jobs are remote?

About 9% of project assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability highest in technology and professional services sectors. Roles tied to physical sites, such as construction or facilities project support, are almost always on-site, so your target industry matters as much as the job title when filtering for remote work.

How do you become a project assistant?

Start by building proficiency in scheduling tools, document management, and spreadsheet tracking, which are the core daily tasks. An associate's or bachelor's degree in business or a related field helps, but employers also value demonstrated organizational experience from internships, administrative roles, or volunteer coordination. Adding a foundational project management certification, such as CAPM, strengthens your application for competitive openings.

Can you get a project assistant job with little or no experience?

Yes, many project assistant roles are explicitly entry-level and expect candidates without direct project experience. Employers look for transferable skills like calendar management, note-taking, data entry, and cross-team communication. Framing any administrative, academic, or volunteer coordination work in project terms, using language like scope, timeline, and deliverables, helps hiring managers see your potential even without a formal project title on your resume.

What does the project assistant interview process look like?

Most project assistant interviews involve a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager or project team. Expect situational questions about how you've handled competing priorities, missed deadlines, or unclear instructions. Some employers add a short skills assessment covering tools like Excel or a project management platform. The full process typically runs two to three weeks from initial contact to offer.

Where can I find and apply to project assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to project assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back often gives you the best shot at catching fresh postings early.

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