Project Assistant
Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction, and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned! Founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989, Blythe Development employs over 900 employees and self-performs 80% of site groundwork, including clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving.
About the role
The Project Assistant is responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities span project management areas such as project planning and scheduling, project cost control, time management, project specification quality control, contract administration, and safety management.
Responsibilities
- Project planning and scheduling (Microsoft Project is a plus)
- Project cost control (Vista or similar software knowledge is a plus)
- Time management
- Project specification quality control
- Contract administration
- Safety management
Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Teams/Tremble Construction One & Vista
- 4-year degree, ideally in Engineering or a Construction-related field
- Ability to become a valuable team member for construction projects of $2M–$25M site grading projects, including all aspects from clearing to pavement markings
- Able to reliably travel regionally
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with matching
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs
Pay
Competitive salary with annual bonus potential and vehicle allowance.