Project Assistant - Part-Time - Remote

KCI Technologies Inc.

2d•Remote

About The Position

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. THE COMPANY KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation. Join our team as a Project Assistant supporting telecom project closeouts in a flexible, production-based remote role designed for detail-oriented, self-driven professionals. We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support the final closeout of telecom projects. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. The Project Assistant will play a key role in ensuring projects are accurately completed, properly coded, and successfully closed out in both internal and customer systems.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Understanding of telecom accounting principles
Ability to interpret and manage multiple project types and requirements
Dependable with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a production-based environment
Strong communication and quality control skills
Self-disciplined and comfortable working remotely
Flexible schedule with the ability to complete work within assigned timeframes
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (telecom, project coordination, accounting, or related field)
High school diploma is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote work environment
Pre-employment drug screening is required
Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on position

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of OSP / ISP engineering principles
Experience with Smartsheet or similar project tracking tools
bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Review final engineering and construction packages to ensure all CPR units are accurately captured for project closeout
Verify correct coding to ensure costs are allocated to the appropriate accounting categories
Process projects ready for closeout and move them through required workflows using Smartsheet
Track and follow up on open items to ensure timely and complete project closeout
Update customer systems to finalize and complete project closeouts