Capital Planning Assistant – Project Team

Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)

. Provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Architects for Massachusetts public school construction projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong support capabilities for project management in public school construction, with proficiency in report preparation, technical review, and database maintenance. Possesses effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Building Or ConstructionInternship Experience In Architecture Or ConstructionWorking Knowledge Of MS Word, Excel, And PowerPointOutstanding Verbal And Written Communication SkillsAttention To Detail

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Cost TrackingConstruction Cost EstimatesBid ResultsCapital Project StatusReport PreparationTechnical ReviewDatabase Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicSelf-StarterHighly MotivatedEnergeticAbility To Succeed In Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Public School ConstructionArchitectureBuilding Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support and assistance to Project Managers and Architects for Massachusetts public school construction projects
Prepare reports and presentations
Support technical review
Gather information
Maintain databases associated with cost tracking, construction cost estimates, bid results, and capital project status
Potentially attend site visits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelor’s degree in building or construction related degree
Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Prior internship experience in the architecture, construction or building industry (preferred)
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (preferred)
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail (preferred)
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities (preferred)
Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines; a self-starter (preferred)
Highly motivated and energetic (preferred)
Strong work ethic and tenacity (preferred)
Minimum 3.2 GPA (preferred)