Project Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

Project Assistant jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and St. Cloud, where large employers like Mayo Clinic, 3M, and Mortenson Construction consistently hire project assistants across construction, healthcare operations, and engineering. Demand runs from entry-level coordinators supporting project managers to senior assistants managing schedules, budgets, and vendor communications for multi-phase builds and clinical programs. The most in-demand specialties are construction project support, IT project coordination, and healthcare operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerMortenson Construction
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring15
Work type56% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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All Energy Solar, Inc
Project Management Assistant
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All Energy Solar, Inc
New 16h ago
Project Management Assistant
All Energy Solar, Inc
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$19 - $22/hr
Military encouraged
201-500

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The Jamar Company
Assistant Project Manager - Commercial/Mechanical
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The Jamar Company
New 22h ago
Assistant Project Manager - Commercial/Mechanical
The Jamar Company
Duluth, Minnesota
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$27.8 - $41.8/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS
Project Finance Assistant
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ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS
Added 1d ago
Project Finance Assistant
ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$20.48 - $24.57/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Ti-Zack Concrete, LLC
Assistant Project Manager
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Ti-Zack Concrete, LLC
Added 5d ago
Assistant Project Manager
Ti-Zack Concrete, LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$65k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200

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Diversified Construction
Assistant Project Manager – 24-32 hours
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Diversified Construction
Added 1w ago
Assistant Project Manager – 24-32 hours
Diversified Construction
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
11-50

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Project Assistant Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
7 jobs
Rochester
3 jobs
Saint Paul
3 jobs
Saint Louis Park
3 jobs
Eagan
2 jobs
Duluth
2 jobs
Plymouth
2 jobs
Minnetonka
2 jobs
New Brighton
2 jobs

Project Assistant Job Market in Minnesota

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

Who's Hiring

Mortenson Construction
Mortenson Construction3 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles
Api
Api2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project assistant jobs across Minnesota.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field
  • Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Procore
  • Experience preparing project documentation, status reports, and meeting minutes
  • Strong organizational skills managing multiple deadlines across concurrent projects
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and client-facing coordination
  • Familiarity with budget tracking, purchase orders, and vendor correspondence workflows

Project Assistant Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project assistant in Minnesota?

Most project assistant roles in Minnesota require at minimum an associate degree, though a bachelor's in business administration, construction management, or a related field is increasingly preferred by Twin Cities employers. There is no state-issued license required for the general project assistant role. Candidates who pursue credentials such as the CAPM from PMI or complete coursework through institutions like Minnesota State or the University of Minnesota stand out in a competitive market.

Which companies hire project assistants in Minnesota?

Minnesota project assistant roles are posted by Mortenson Construction, Jobot, and Api and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's strong presence of large construction firms, healthcare systems, and technology companies means steady, year-round demand for project support roles at various experience levels.

Which Minnesota cities have the most project assistant jobs?

Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Rochester account for the greatest concentration of project assistant openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand through its dense mix of corporate headquarters, healthcare networks, and active commercial construction, while Rochester's hiring is anchored heavily by Mayo Clinic's ongoing capital and operational projects.

Are there remote project assistant jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, and they're more common than in many comparable roles. About 44% of project assistant openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on documentation, scheduling, and digital coordination. Roles tied to active construction sites or clinical settings remain predominantly on-site, while IT and corporate project support positions offer the most remote flexibility.

How can I get hired as a project assistant in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to administrative coordinator or project coordinator trainee roles at large Minnesota construction firms like Mortenson or Kraus-Anderson, or operational support roles within healthcare systems such as Allina Health or HealthPartners, which regularly bring on candidates without direct project experience. Moving laterally from office coordinator, data entry, or departmental admin roles is common. Earning a CAPM certification or completing a construction management certificate through Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis adds a concrete credential that offsets a thin resume.

Where can I find and apply to project assistant jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to project assistant jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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