• Project Management Assistant

    Insight Global (Columbus, OH)


    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled Project Management Assistant to support our client in the utilities industry. The Project Management Assistant team supports the Project Managers with administrative tasks related to distribution projects. This role requires an understanding of processing contract requests while practicing customer service skills with the Project Managers. Responsibilities include : creating requisitions, contract change requests, contract payment authorizations, and managing project initiation and close-out tasks. The successful candidate will perform these tasks at various project stages, from concept to close-out, by utilizing job aides and their strong attention to detail.

     

    • Create and manage contract requisitions (CREQ) in AS8, including all project information found in proposals

    • Create and manage contract payment authorizations (CPA) using AS8, including routing for approvals, managing invoices, and completing CPA checklists

    • Follow up with vendors and project managers to ensure compliance and resolve discrepancies urgently

    • Create and manage contract change requests (CCR) in AS8, including filling in project information and routing for approvals

    • Process and execute project initiation and close-out tasks, including creating and managing work orders (WO), project IDs (PID), and service requests (SR) in AS8

    • Finalize all CPAs and create CCRs to close out projects and contracts

    • Ensure compliance with all project requirements and resolve any issues or concerns

    • Project deliverable reporting

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

    Skills and Requirements

    • Experience in a project management environment, administrative assistance, or customer service.

    • Strong understanding of process flows, document control, and updating information in corresponding ERP systems

    • Proficiency in Asset Suite 8 including: creating requisitions, change request orders, and payment authorization

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

    • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

    • Punctuality, professionalism, thrives in a structured environment • Experience with project controls, scheduling, reviewing project financials

    • Utility or construction project experience.

    • Background in field estimates and cost management