Project Assistant

Lambert's Cable Splicing Co.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lambert’s Cable Splicing Co. is seeking a Project Assistant to support the project manager with planning, reporting, and documentation.

You will help create timely reports with KPIs and maintain both physical and electronic project files, ensuring smooth communication with customers and internal teams. The role emphasizes data accuracy, multi-tasking, and proactive problem-solving to keep projects on track and financially sound.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and documentation.
• Strong customer service mindset and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy with details.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting.
• Self-starting, proactive attitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support the project manager with managing projects.
• Prepare and provide meaningful reports using KPIs.
• Develop, maintain and update project documentation.
• Coordinate with customers to obtain project-specific information.
• Assist with project close-out and weekly accrual tracking.
• Support scheduling, invoicing review, and coordination with finance.
• Help forecast month/year project activities and set up purchase orders.
• Work with internal teams to set up projects in accounting systems.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

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.

• 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!

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.