PART TIME - Project Assistant – Water Remediation

About the role

McLeod Construction is an employee-owned general contractor serving the Puget Sound region. Our work includes multifamily, commercial, insurance restoration, and residential repair projects. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, professional service, and doing the job right. We’re looking for a Project Assistant to support our water remediation operations. This position helps keep projects organized and connects our field crews, office staff, and clients through scheduling, coordination, documentation, and communication. Preference will be given to someone with both hands-on field experience and strong computer skills who can assist crews onsite while also supporting administrative work in our Lynnwood office. We’re also open to candidates with strong computer and organizational skills who would work only in the office, including those without previous construction experience. Responsibilities and scheduling will depend on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. An office-only role would start at approximately 25–30 hours per week. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, keeping track of details, and helping a team stay organized, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize work orders, field folders, and water remediation project documentation.
• Help coordinate schedules and communicate updates to office and field staff.
• Communicate with clients, homeowners, and tenants regarding scheduling, site access, and project logistics.
• Assist with coordinating vendors, subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
• Track equipment, supplies, lockboxes, training records, and certification renewals.
• Maintain accurate records using email, spreadsheets, and company systems.
• Support safety documentation and follow up on outstanding field and office tasks.
• Help communicate jobsite needs and changing conditions to management.
• Depending on experience, assist crews onsite with water remediation work and field coordination.
• Work with the team to keep projects moving while maintaining McLeod’s service and safety standards.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to learn company systems and water remediation processes.
• Professional communication skills when working with clients, residents, and coworkers.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to assist where needed.

Skills

• A combination of hands-on field experience and office or administrative experience.
• Water remediation, mitigation, or insurance restoration work.
• Construction processes, terminology, and jobsite coordination.
• Scheduling crews, coordinating equipment, or maintaining project documentation.
• Experience using digital systems for jobsite photos, records, and