Project Controls Assistant

Job Title: Project Controls Assistant

Job Description

Join a dynamic team at the Mission Critical Data Center Project, providing essential support in cost control and accounting within the construction sector. You will collaborate closely with the cost manager and be part of a dedicated cost control team, contributing to innovative project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and administrative support to the Projects Controls Manager.
• Ensure accuracy of customer and supplier accounts.
• Receive, process, and file paperwork efficiently.
• Manage petty cash transactions.
• Handle invoices to subcontractor payouts, credit card vouchers, and tracking.
• Perform data entry and maintain complex bills using Excel and other relevant software.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Invoicing and data entry expertise.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables and data entry.
• Experience in project controls and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with month-end reporting and financial statements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in accounting within construction is ideal.
• Knowledge of general ledger systems.
• Willingness to learn and use proprietary software for cost control.

Work Environment

The role is onsite at the construction site located on Pecan Tree Rd, St George, SC. You will be working within a highly innovative and groundbreaking project management team. The environment offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on one of the largest and most prestigious projects in the nation, where you will receive training on specialized software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Moncks Corner, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Moncks Corner,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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