Project Controls Asstistant

ENTRUST • Lisle, IL

4d • $20 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a Project Controls Assistant to join our growing team! In this role, you'll help ensure our projects are set up for success from day one - working closely with project managers and control specialists to keep everything running smoothly. As a Project Controls Assistant, you'll be the go-to support for our project controls team. Your day-to-day will involve setting up new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint, adding phases to existing ones, and making sure billing terms are clearly defined and accurate. You'll help keep everything on track by ensuring project managers submit the right documentation and by stepping in as a backup when needed. You will also assist with project planning and closeout activities, giving you a full view of the project lifecycle. Expect to collaborate regularly with project managers, engineers, and finance teams - communication is key. And of course, you'll handle various data entry tasks to keep our project records sharp and up to date.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in database management or project administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

• An associate's degree or bachelor's degree in business administration, project management or a related field
• Experience using Deltek Vantagepoint
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Power BI
• Familiarity with project controls tools such as scheduling, cost management, and reporting software

Responsibilities

• Setting up new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint
• Adding phases to existing projects
• Ensuring billing terms are clearly defined and accurate
• Ensuring project managers submit the right documentation
• Stepping in as a backup when needed
• Assisting with project planning and closeout activities
• Collaborating regularly with project managers, engineers, and finance teams
• Handling various data entry tasks

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree