Project Assistant

About the role

As a Project Assistant you will assist the project manager with managing projects.

What You’ll Do

• Utilize and provide to management meaningful and timely reports using key performance indicators to aid in managing the health of the project
• Develop, maintain and update project documentation
• Develop and maintain program file system (physical and electronic)
• Contact customers to obtain project specific information
• Complete project close-out per company standards
• Track accruals weekly and turn in at the end of every week
• Schedule work and crew make ups with scheduler for internal and external use
• Review invoices from subcontractors to confirm production and accurate accounting
• Work with Accounts Receivable and Billing Department to make sure all revenue is accounted for and accurate
• Forecast month and year for each project and program
• Create purchase orders
• Work with internal support groups (Finance & Accounting, Billing, etc.) to set up projects in accounting system
• Remove obstacles and empowering Operations to be successful
• Constantly manage and monitor project progress, risk and the quality of the customer experience
• Manage project level activities which include but is not limited to critical path monitoring/alignment, procurement, resource loading/forecasting/conflict resolution and critical path risk identification/mitigation
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they become problems
• Lead efforts to gather all project level status to report on project status to all stakeholders

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in an industry related field or combination of education and experience
• 2 - 5 years of experience in delivering OSP Telecommunications services or utility related industry
• CAPM or PMP Certification is a preferred
• Problem solver and critical thinker
• Proficient in MS Office Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project
• Understand the project life cycle as defined by PMI
• Ability to apply project management concepts, and methodology
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!