Project Support (Design Team) – Bilingual (Japanese/English)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Onsite)

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 annually

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Contract (ASAP – April 2027; extension possible based on performance)

※Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application. ※

Company Overview

A global engineering-related organization supporting large-scale industrial construction projects. The role supports onsite operations for a major semiconductor manufacturing project.

Position Summary

This role provides administrative and coordination support to a design team on a large industrial project. It is not a technical engineering position. The focus is on communication, documentation, and coordination between U.S. and Japan-based teams. The position requires full-time onsite presence and strong bilingual communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design team operations and day-to-day coordination
• Organize and manage drawings, documents, and project data
• Coordinate meetings, including Japanese–English interpretation and note-taking
• Track project tasks and support progress reporting
• Facilitate communication between U.S. and Japan-based stakeholders
• Prepare internal presentations and support materials
• Coordinate with external vendors and respond to inquiries

Qualifications

Required:

• Japanese and English bilingual (expert level)
• Strong demonstrated communication ability
• Strong coordination, reporting, and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.
• Ability to work fully onsite

Preferred:

• Experience working in or with Japanese companies
• 3+ years of professional work experience
• Experience in administrative, coordination, or project support roles
• Exposure to AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or similar tools (not required)

※This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs. ※