Project Assistant

Lambert's Cable Splicing Company, LLC; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

PTO, parental leave, and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Job summary

Lambert’s Cable Splicing Company, LLC in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking a Project Assistant to support the project manager with day-to-day project management tasks. The role focuses on producing timely reports, maintaining project documentation, and coordinating activities with internal teams and customers.

The ideal candidate will have strong data entry and communication skills, experience in telecom or related industries, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecom, construction, or utility related industries.
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Authorized to work in the United States and 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide timely reports to management using KPIs to monitor project health.
• Develop, maintain and update project documentation.
• Create and organize program/file systems (physical and electronic).
• Contact customers to obtain project-specific information.
• Handle project close-out per company standards.
• Track weekly accruals and report at week end.
• Schedule work and crew make-ups with the scheduler for internal and external use.
• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and production.
• Coordinate with Accounts Receivable and Billing to ensure revenue accuracy.
• Forecast monthly and yearly project and program needs.
• Create purchase orders and set up projects in the accounting system.
• Collaborate with Finance, Billing, and other support groups to remove obstacles.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discover a more connected career

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
• 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!

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.