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Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Advisor, Program Mgmt

Boca Raton, FL · On-site +1

$96K - $145K/yr

Your Impact PMO Development and Governance Assist in the development and implementation of a ... controls. Develop and maintain project management templates, playbooks, best practices, and ...

MHI

Senior Engineer, Remote Commissioning

Lake Mary, FL · On-site +1

$91K - $125K/yr

This role supports multiple complex projects concurrently across pre-commissioning, first fire ... Act as final technical escalation authority for complex commissioning, performance, controls, and ...

FreeUp

Remote Virtual Assistant

Saint Petersburg, FL · Remote

$20 - $27/hr

... remote workers from all over the world. We believe that freelancing is the future of business, and ... Set your own hourly virtual assistant freelance rates (or fixed-rate projects) * Set your own work ...

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What is a remote project controls assistant?

Remote Project Controls Assistants are professionals who support project managers and teams by tracking project costs, schedules, and performance metrics from a remote location. They help ensure that projects stay on budget and on schedule by maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and coordinating communication between team members. Their work often involves using project management software, handling data analysis, and assisting with resource allocation, all while working off-site. This role is vital in organizations that manage multiple projects and need efficient oversight without requiring staff to be physically present.

What are some common challenges faced by a remote project controls assistant, and how can they be managed effectively?

A Remote Project Controls Assistant often faces challenges such as coordinating with distributed teams across different time zones and ensuring timely communication of project updates. Managing large volumes of data and maintaining accurate project documentation can also be demanding when working remotely. To overcome these challenges, it's important to stay organized using digital project management tools, establish regular check-ins with team members, and proactively clarify expectations with supervisors. Building strong virtual communication skills and being adaptable to changing project priorities will also help you excel in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote project controls assistant, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Project Controls Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with project management principles, often supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), spreadsheets, and reporting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively with remote teams and adapt to changing project demands. These abilities ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and support of project objectives, which are critical for timely and successful project delivery.

What is the difference between Remote Project Controls Assistant vs Remote Project Scheduler?

AspectRemote Project Controls AssistantRemote Project Scheduler
CertificationsPMI-ACP, PMP, or similarCPM, Primavera P6, MS Project
Work EnvironmentOffice or remote, supporting project controls teamsOffice or remote, focusing on scheduling tasks
Industry UsageConstruction, engineering, infrastructureConstruction, engineering, infrastructure
Primary ResponsibilitiesData collection, reporting, supporting cost and schedule controlDeveloping, maintaining project schedules and timelines

The Remote Project Controls Assistant and Remote Project Scheduler roles both support project management in construction and engineering industries. While the Assistant focuses on data collection, reporting, and supporting project controls, the Scheduler specializes in creating and maintaining project schedules. Both roles often require similar certifications and work environments, but their core responsibilities differ, with the Assistant providing support and the Scheduler managing timelines directly.

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Assistant Project Coordinator - Project Solutions

Border States Industries, Inc.

Panama City, FL • On-site, Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Border States rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

113th of 410 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Phoenix, AZ This can be a remote work position from any of our Border States locations. 

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026.

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Coordinator Project Solutions provides project coordination skills for managing contractor projects. Aims to learn project management skills for managing projects.  Coordinates the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project.  Coordinates the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assures required specifications are met for all jobs in progress. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures. Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • An apprentice-based position focused on training for managing projects from inception to closure.
  • Support Project Coordinators with complex projects by assisting with project reports, tracking, submittals, billing issues, returns, PODs/packing slips, delivery issues, project-related communication, and order entry/order revisions. 
  • Coordinates with project team members and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks. 
  • Projects may deal with substations, power transmission, wind and solar energy, data Telco, HV industrial, commercial or residential construction and industrial
  • Assists in coordinating the flow of material from the project award phase to the completion of each assigned project.
  • Skilled in time management -Prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
  • Ensures quality customer support, through order entry expediting, pricing, billing, submittals, follow-up, returns, weekly project reporting, and other value-added services, as required. 
  • Provides customers with timely follow-up on inquiries and requests as required.
  • Coordinates the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assures 
  • Maintains a high level of teamwork and communication in ensuring a balanced workload within the team. 
  • Completes project group job account form with customer information for each project handled.
  • Consistently provides responsive, quality service to our customers. 
  • Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback on customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures.
  • Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services.
  • Responsible for supporting completion of each assigned project. 
  • Coordinates with the Credit and Collection team to resolve customer-billing problems resulting from errors in the quotations process, pricing, shipping, delivery or other customer service/credit areas. 

Non-essential Functions

  • Responsibilities may include supporting all or some of the following: product application and support, estimating, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, job site delivery, back hauling and project close out. 
  • May develop quotations for customers within the company profit objectives and guidelines. 
  • May assist with negotiating with vendors for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites
  • Provides customers with timely follow-up on requests. 
  • Attends training programs, as required. 
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience. 
  • Minimum of 2 years of prior customer service, quotation or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications, alternate product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred. 
  • Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.
Skills and Abilities
  • Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred. 
  • Technical ability to read specifications and drawings highly preferred. 
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team. 
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team.
  • Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

  • Lift from Waist:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
  • Lift from Floor:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
  • Carried for Distance:
    • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
    • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

  • Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
  • Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
  • Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
  • Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently
  • Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
  • Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
  • Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
  • Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
  • Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
  • Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
  • Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
  • Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
  • Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
  • Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
  • Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously
  • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
  • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
  • Use of a computer - Continuously
  • Use of a telephone - Frequently
  • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
  • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally
  • Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.

Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law.  It's something  we've believed in since our founding.  We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:

  • Criminal background check (required for all positions)
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
  • Drug testing

The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.

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