Project Assistant - Part-Time - Remote

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Join our team as a Project Assistant supporting telecom project closeouts in a flexible, production-based remote role designed for detail-oriented, self-driven professionals.

*part-time, production-based, remote position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support the final closeout of telecom projects. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. The Project Assistant will play a key role in ensuring projects are accurately completed, properly coded, and successfully closed out in both internal and customer systems.

Review final engineering and construction packages to ensure all CPR units are accurately captured for project closeout
• Verify correct coding to ensure costs are allocated to the appropriate accounting categories
• Process projects ready for closeout and move them through required workflows using Smartsheet
• Track and follow up on open items to ensure timely and complete project closeout
• Update customer systems to finalize and complete project closeouts

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of telecom accounting principles
• Ability to interpret and manage multiple project types and requirements
• Working knowledge of OSP / ISP engineering principles (preferred)
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project tracking tools (preferred)

• Dependable with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a production-based environment
• Strong communication and quality control skills
• Self-disciplined and comfortable working remotely
• Flexible schedule with the ability to complete work within assigned timeframes

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (telecom, project coordination, accounting, or related field)
• High school diploma is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote work environment

This position is production-based, meaning compensation is tied to the number and accuracy of project closeouts completed. Each completed closeout is assigned a defined rate.

This structure allows for flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity for higher earnings based on efficiency, accuracy, and overall productivity. Candidates who are detail-oriented and able to work independently typically perform well in this environment.

Typical production expectations and earning ranges will be discussed during the interview process.

• This is a part-time, production-based, remote position
• Pre-employment drug screening is required
• Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on position

• High school diploma is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.