Project Assistant

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Dunn (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Hol

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Lambert’s Cable Splicing in Dunn, NC is seeking a Project Assistant to support the project manager with planning, reporting and administrative tasks in a hybrid work setting.

You will generate KPI reports, maintain and update project documentation, manage files, contact customers for project details, process invoices, and forecast month and year for each project, with scheduling and accounting responsibilities involved.

Responsibilities

• Provide to management meaningful and timely reports using KPIs to aid in managing project health
• 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 end of week
• Schedule work and crew makeups with scheduler for internal and external use
• Review invoices from subcontractors for production and accurate accounting
• Work with Accounts Receivable and Billing to ensure revenue is accounted for and accurate
• Forecast month and year for each project and program
• Create purchase orders
• Set up projects in accounting system with internal support groups
• Remove obstacles to empower Operations to be successful
• Monitor project progress, risk and customer experience quality
• Manage project level activities like critical path monitoring, procurement, resource loading/forecasting, conflict resolution and risk mitigation
• Identify and resolve potential issues before they become problems
• Lead efforts to gather all project level status for reporting to stakeholders
• Lead efforts to ensure timely project status reporting to all stakeholders
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to keep projects on track

Job description

Career Opportunities: Project Assistant (14015)

Requisition ID14015-Posted -Hybrid-Entry-Level-0% - 24%

At Lambert’s Cable Splicing, as an Project Assistant you will assist the project manager with managing projects.

Connecting you to great benefits

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

What you’ll do

You will utilize and provide to management meaningful and timely reports using key performance indicators to aid in managing the health of the project

You will develop, maintain and update project documentation

You will develop and maintain program file system (physical and electronic)

You will contact customers to obtain project specific information

You will complete project close-out per company standards

You will track accruals weekly and turn in at the end of every week

You will schedule work and crew make ups with scheduler for internal and external use

You will review invoices from subcontractors to confirm production and accurate accounting

You will work with Accounts Receivable and Billing Department to make sure all revenue is accounted for and accurate

You will forecast month and year for each project and program

You will create purchase orders

You will work with internal support groups (Finance & Accounting, Billing, etc.) to set up projects in accounting system

You will remove obstacles and empowering Operations to be successful

You will constantly manage and monitor project progress, risk and the quality of the customer experience

• You will 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

You will proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they become problems

You will lead efforts to gather all project level status to report on project status to all stakeholders

What you’ll need

You quickly adapt to new technologies

You have strong customer Service skills

You have experience in telecom, construction, or utility related industries

You have strong data entry skills

You have strong Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel

You have the ability to multi task and strong attention to detail

You are a self starter

You have effective communication skills

You are authorized to work in the United States for this company

You are 18 years of age or older

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands‑on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety‑first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal‑opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.