Project Assistant | Construction. Forensic & Litigation Consulting
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
The Construction practice within the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment is seeking a Project Assistant to support their teams, manage client processes and ensure the smooth functioning of the business. The candidate must be experienced in supporting senior management at a high level, be highly numerate, have good written skills, the ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks.
A key focus of the role will be to manage and co-ordinate the administration of client processes so that project and billing arrangements are centralised, organised, timely and efficient. Whilst not requiring financial qualifications, the successful candidate will have experience and a keen interest in bringing rigour to project delivery processes including managing project set up from the initial sales lead and conflict checks to managing the full commercial life cycle of a project including cost and fee reconciliations including sub-contractor arrangements, invoicing and WIP management and ensuring efficient closing down of projects.
What You'll Do
- Work with management on team operations and organisation
- Financial reporting – including pulling client matter reports for the team
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
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What You Will Need to Succeed
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- Proficiency in English at an advanced level is a requirement, both in spoken and written communication.
- Experience of managing admin and finance processes through the life-cycle of projects
- Experience using CRM database Salesforce is desirable but not essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and to deal with multiple parties and requests
- Strong attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
- Ability to communicate on behalf of senior leaders both to internal and external parties
- Ability to work under time pressure and be available as needed
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish rapport with people at all levels
- Strong levels of discretion and integrity
- Ability to pursue and find solutions when they may not be immediately visible or available
- Proficiency in English at an advanced level is a requirement, both in spoken and written communication.
The candidate should have advanced Microsoft Office applications skills, numerate agility and excellent interpersonal and communications skills underpinned by a proactive and positive approach.
Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well–being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 7,600 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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