Project Manager Assistant

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Canton, MI

Department: Geoenvironmental

Location: Canton, MI

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm offering a wide range of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support. With more than 650+ professionals, MSG delivers integrated planning, design, engineering, and construction solutions nationwide.

As part of the Geoenvironmental Engineering team, you’ll support Project Managers with administrative, operational, and project accounting tasks that keep complex civil/municipal projects moving forward. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to support professional services teams through strong organization, financial tracking, and proactive communication.

What You’ll Do
As a PMA, you’ll provide critical administrative, operational, and financial support to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Coordination & Communication
  • Coordinate schedules, meetings, and day-to-day project communications
  • Serve as a central point of contact for project teams, clients, and internal stakeholders
  • Track deadlines, deliverables, and milestones to support on-time project execution
Administrative & Documentation Support
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, files, and records
  • Assist with proposal assembly, contract coordination, and project correspondence
  • Support compliance requirements and audit preparation as needed

Operational Support
  • Assist Project Managers with internal coordination and workflow organization
  • Help monitor project progress and keep teams aligned on priorities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary civil/municipal project teams

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Who You Are

You’ll be successful in this role if you have:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in project administration, project accounting, or project coordination
  • Experience supporting professional services or consulting projects preferred
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and time-management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with project management tools, spreadsheets, and MS Office applications
  • The ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
  • A team-oriented, service-focused approach to supporting Project Managers

Benefits

  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

Posted 2026-02-13

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