Administrative Assistant (Project Coordinator)

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant (Project Coordinator) works onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL. The anticipated pay range is $29.00–$32.25 per hour. The role supports engineers and other technical professionals at SEA, Ltd., a forensic engineering firm that investigates why things fail. This position coordinates project workflows and schedules while maintaining accurate documents, files, and administrative records. Its support helps technical staff manage project activity and client communications, including work connected to inspections and legal proceedings.

What you'll do

• Schedule and track incoming and ongoing projects
• proofread documents and compose letters
• coordinate engineers’ meetings, site inspections, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial schedules
• upload images and documents to electronic files
• communicate with clients
• maintain office files and databases
• create spreadsheets and enter and manipulate data
• schedule meetings and lab exams
• provide backup conflict-check support
• answer inbound calls as needed
• assist with time and cost entry and invoice review.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

project coordinator

elk grove village il

sea ltd.

full-time

$29.00–$32.25 per hour

forensic engineering

project scheduling

document proofreading

client communications

microsoft office

legal support

medical dental vision

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plan options
• dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• parental leave, HSA, employee assistance program, and wellness rewards program.

Why this role

Legal assistant, paralegal, or similar experience is highly preferred; five years of professional office experience is required.

About the employer

SEA, Ltd. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.