Project Control Assistant

Hyundai Engineering America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Engineering America is seeking a detail-oriented Project Control Assistant to support our project management team. You will assist in planning and scheduling, participate in cost estimation and budgeting, and prepare project documentation to track progress and performance on site.

Ideal candidates bring 0-2 years of project control experience, strong teamwork, and proficient MS Office skills. This on-site role may require some overtime to meet project needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in project control or similar roles.
• Basic understanding of project management and control principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project control managers in planning and scheduling projects.
• Participate in cost estimation and budgeting processes.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and records related to project progress.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget.
• Review and maintain compliance with government regulations and ordinances.
• Support in tracking, analyzing, and reporting project progress and performance.
• Utilize relevant software tools for project control.
• Collaborate with project teams to collect data and documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Company Description

As a global engineering solutions firm that plays a leading role in the areas of plants, architecture and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy to build a sustainable future. In the area of plants, the company provides total solutions for front-end engineering design (FEED) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Control Assistant to support our project management. Primarily responsible for supporting senior project control managers with duties such as planning, scheduling, estimation, and budgeting, managing the day-to-day project control processes, and completing all tasks assigned by the Lead Project Control Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior project control managers in planning and scheduling projects


• Participate in cost estimation and budgeting processes


• Prepare project documentation, reports, and records related to project progress


• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget


• Review and maintain compliance with government regulations and ordinances


• Support in tracking, analyzing, and reporting project progress and performance


• Utilize relevant software tools for project control


• Collaborate with project teams to collect data and documentation

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in project control or similar roles


• Effective teamwork and communication skills


• Basic understanding of project management and control principles.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field


• Familiarity with construction-related documentation, such as submittals, daily reports, and schedules.


• Effective communication, coordination, and teamwork skills


• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred but not required


• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.


• On-site work required; occasional overtime or weekend work may be necessary based on project needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the essential functions typically require sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, handling tools or controls, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and include the physical ability to navigate active job sites and construction areas Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of environments ranging from the office to construction sites, which may involve working near moving mechanical parts, equipment, or machinery on rough or uneven surfaces, and exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, odors, gas, oils, fumes, extreme temperatures, or heights. May occasionally be exposed to inclement or hazardous conditions, including but not limited to inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises and travel; requiring moderate physical activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified and it is not a contract express or implied. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.