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Remote project assistant jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like technology, consulting, healthcare, and financial services, at companies running distributed teams and remote-first operations. From entry-level coordination roles at software startups to senior-support positions on global project teams, employers hiring remotely right now include CUPERTINO ELECTRIC, MasTec, and JLL. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Lead Project Geologist / Assistant Project Manager for immediate employment in our Oakland, California office. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team and collaborating with award-winning professionals around the world.
In this role, you will serve as both a technical lead and project management partner, supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects from planning through execution. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, coordinate project activities, and assist Project Managers with client communication, financial tracking, scheduling, and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical execution of environmental site investigations and remediation projects.
- Apply geologic expertise to develop practical, technically sound solutions for complex environmental challenges.
- Interpret geologic and environmental data, conduct technical analyses, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepare and review technical reports, work plans, and regulatory deliverables.
- Support Project Managers with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, invoicing, and overall project execution.
- Assist with managing project scope, schedule, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to geologists, scientists, and junior staff.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Provide technical quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on project deliverables.
- Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Support proposal preparation, cost estimating, and business development activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 6+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects, or demonstrated equivalent education and experience.
- Current Professional Geologist (P.G.) license in the State of California.
- Experience with site investigations, remedial investigations, and environmental compliance.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a technical lead while supporting project management activities.
- Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and change orders.
- Familiarity with project financial management, invoicing, forecasting, and resource planning.
- Interest in developing client relationships and supporting business development.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on environmental consulting projects.
- Experience executing Site Investigations, Remedial Investigations, Feasibility Studies, and Risk Assessments for federal, industrial, or commercial environmental projects.
Additional Information
- This position does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote project assistant jobs.
- Proficiency with project management software such as Asana, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field
- Experience maintaining project documentation, schedules, and status reports
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Tips for Your Remote Project Assistant Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote project assistants succeed or fail on written clarity. Update your resume and cover letter to show specific examples of documenting decisions, writing status updates, or communicating project progress without face-to-face meetings. Remote hiring managers look for this before anything else.
Highlight the project tools you already use
List every project management and collaboration platform you know, including Asana, Trello, Jira, Notion, Slack, and Google Workspace. Remote employers screen for tool fluency early because onboarding time for remote hires is limited and they need you productive fast.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote project assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that require on-site work.
Target remote-first companies over hybrid postings
Remote-first organizations have built their workflows around distributed teams, which means clearer onboarding, better async culture, and less pressure to relocate. Filter your search to companies where remote work is the default, not an accommodation, to land roles with real long-term flexibility.
Remote Project Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote project assistant job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they have the infrastructure and culture to onboard remote project assistants successfully. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, self-direction, and async collaboration skills, so tailor your application materials to show those explicitly. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Jira, or Monday.com gives you a concrete edge because remote project work runs almost entirely through those platforms.
Which companies hire remote project assistants?
Remote project assistant roles are posted by CUPERTINO ELECTRIC, MasTec, and JLL and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first tech companies, management consulting firms, and distributed healthcare organizations make up the largest share of employers hiring project assistants outside a traditional office.
Can you get a remote project assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level project assistant roles are harder to land than in-office equivalents because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Remote-first startups and smaller consulting firms are your best entry points. You can substitute experience with a portfolio showing organized, documented work, completed online project management coursework, or volunteer coordination you can describe in concrete terms.
Do you need a degree for remote project assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated organizational ability, clear written communication, and hands-on tool proficiency than a specific credential. Showing that you can manage tasks asynchronously, keep projects on schedule without direct oversight, and communicate clearly in writing often carries more weight than a diploma for remote project assistant roles.
Which industries hire the most remote project assistants?
Most remote project assistant openings sit in Construction & Real Estate and Energy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors rely heavily on distributed teams coordinating work across time zones, which makes remote project assistants a practical staffing solution rather than an exception.
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