Project Assistant

Description: You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a PROJECT ASSISTANT in SAN LUIS OBISPO. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.

PROJECT ASSISTANT SUMMARY

Works with project managers and project engineers to ensure that aspects of the project are carried out and cared for. Ensure that work is done according to schedule, the project staff is doing their job per timeframe, the budget is allocated for, and expenditures are accounted for. Displays a team mentality by interacting with and serving as a point of contact for personnel in designated operating groups. Follows and adheres to the client service expectations for both internal and external clients.

PROJECT ASSISTANT JOB DUTIES

• Sets up and maintains projects in Deltek Vision (Cannon’s ERP software) in both Financial and Planning modules.
• Processes additional service agreements, work authorizations, and change orders for multiple clients.
• Assists project managers in establishing budgets.
• Assists project managers in allocating staff resources to specific projects on a weekly basis
• Tracks budget hours and dollars and invoice entry.
• Manages contracts and subcontracts protocols.
• Reviews proposal and contracts to ensure proper billing procedures timely and accurate billing for designated projects.
• Works with the billing and accounts receivable team to resolve invoice issues with internal and external customers.
• Reviews timesheet and project expense reports.
• Interfaces with project team members to establish budgets/schedules and perform earned value analysis (EVA) for review by the project manager.
• Helps project managers perform regular earned value analysis (EVA).
• Inform project managers about project timeline slips and/or budget overruns.
• Displays a positive can-do attitude and ensures that members of the team are following project management processes and standards.
• Coordinating plans and reports with the engineering team and clients.
• Works independently and as a team member; recognizes and sets priorities and meets deadlines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Project Assistant or Project Accountant on A/E/C industry projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Abode Professional and/or Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• Experience in problem analysis, judgment, and using problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience with ERP Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of prevailing wage projects, a plus.

Performance Standards

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.