Description We are looking for a Project Assistant to join a long-term contract opportunity supporting construction projects in Atlanta, Georgia. This role partners with project and cost management teams to keep project controls organized, maintain accurate documentation, and help track financial activity throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage timelines, change documentation, and reporting in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project schedules, documentation, and administrative tasks to help keep construction activities on track and aligned with key milestones.
• Review, organize, and process change order information, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and submitted within required timeframes.
• Maintain project cost data and support budget tracking by updating logs, monitoring cost centers, and assisting with job cost documentation.
• Communicate status updates, outstanding items, and documentation needs with internal team members and external project stakeholders.
• Prepare and organize reports, scanned files, and project records so information is accessible, current, and audit-ready.
• Assist with invoice reviews and help resolve discrepancies related to work orders, payment items, and change documentation.
• Support monthly reporting by compiling project financial details, identifying variances, and helping summarize potential risks or concerns.
• Contribute to process consistency across the project team by following established controls and helping drive accountability for required submissions. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting construction projects in a project coordination, cost control, project management, or accounting capacity.
• Working knowledge of construction cost tracking, job cost principles, and change management practices.
• Experience handling change orders throughout the full lifecycle, from documentation review through processing and closeout.
• Proficiency with construction management platforms such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong administrative and technical skills, including data entry, numeric accuracy, document scanning, and record maintenance.
• Ability to manage timelines, prioritize multiple requests, and communicate clearly with project teams and external partners.
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical judgment and a dependable, ownership-driven approach to work.

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