We are looking for a detail-focused Project Assistant to support construction project operations in Covington, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position works closely with project and cost management teams to help maintain accurate documentation, monitor workflow progress, and support the financial health of active projects. The role is well suited for someone who thrives in structured processes, communicates clearly, and can keep multiple tasks moving on schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate change order documentation and enter updates accurately into project tracking systems to support timely review and approval.
- Partner with the Construction Cost Manager and project team to maintain organized workflows and promote accountability across project activities.
- Communicate progress, documentation status, and open items to external cost control contacts and other project stakeholders.
- Respond to information requests from third-party firms by gathering records, verifying details, and providing complete follow-up.
- Help protect project financial performance by supporting cost-related processes from early planning through project closeout.
- Track schedules, deadlines, and outstanding action items to keep construction activities aligned with established timelines.
- Scan, organize, and maintain project files so documentation remains complete, accessible, and audit-ready.
- Experience supporting construction projects in an administrative, project coordination, or project assistant capacity.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured processes and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to manage timelines, monitor multiple priorities, and keep tasks moving in a deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with change order processing, project documentation, and cost-related coordination activities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and external partners.
- Proficiency with scanning, file organization, and standard project or administrative software tools.
- Working knowledge of project management and master scheduling concepts within a construction setting.
