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Assistant Project Manager

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize ...

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How much do weekend project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend project assistant in Lancaster, PA is $20.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $23.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical responsibilities for a Weekend Project Assistant, and how do they support project success?

As a Weekend Project Assistant, you’ll often help coordinate project tasks, manage schedules, and ensure that team members have the resources they need to stay on track during weekend shifts. You might be responsible for updating project documentation, communicating progress to supervisors, and troubleshooting minor issues as they arise. Your support is crucial in keeping weekend operations running smoothly and ensuring that project milestones are met on time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic project management knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or some college coursework. Familiarity with productivity tools like Microsoft Office, project management software (such as Trello or Asana), and communication platforms is typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and effective communication skills help you coordinate tasks and support team members efficiently during limited weekend hours. These abilities ensure smooth project execution, timely completion of tasks, and reliable support for teams working outside standard business hours.

What are Weekend Project Assistants?

Weekend Project Assistants are support staff who help with various tasks related to ongoing projects, typically during weekends. Their responsibilities can include organizing materials, setting up and cleaning workspaces, assisting project managers, coordinating schedules, and providing administrative support. This role is important for ensuring that projects run smoothly outside of regular business hours, allowing teams to meet deadlines and maintain productivity. Weekend Project Assistants are commonly found in industries such as events, construction, research, and community organizations.
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Project Assistant (Utility)

Brubacher Excavating Inc

Bowmansville, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Brubacher Excavating rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description:

The Project Assistant supports Brubacher’s utility business unit in meeting customer needs and positions us for growth in both revenue and market share in this market. This position establishes processes for the scheduling and processing of work orders, as well as change orders and billings for contract work on utility jobs. The successful candidate is self-motivated, demonstrates initiative and attention to detail. The role provides some administrative support as well.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Recognizes and incorporates the company’s expectations, goals, and values for a successful project.
  • Perform all duties related to customer work authorizations and change orders for assigned jobs in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.
  • Assist in developing and oversee cost effective methods for performing work in the most productive manner.
  • Develop and maintain a logical, efficient, and integrated system of schedules, objectives and logistics for each assigned job.
  • Operates computer systems proficiently. This includes programs such as B2W, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Spectrum, and others as needed.
  • Prepares, reviews, and sends submittals for material approval.
  • When a project is awarded, make job books and forward copies to Pipe Supervisor, Project Manager, and Utilities Manager. Create new job file in operations sharefile folder and ensure plans, specifications and geo-technical reports are available to operations.
  • Prepare and submit Clean Fill Certifications prior to project start. Submit to those facilities found appropriate.
  • Provide support for Paving team in keeping an organized record of both outstanding and completed patches, along with pin dropping locations on Google maps.
  • Process utility contract work orders and billings. Keeps an organized master spreadsheet of invoices.
  • Conducts the Pennsylvania One Calls and the Miss Utility Calls for the utility crews using an online system. When there is a utility hit, contacts the appropriate utility companies and completes in house PIR's for the entire team.
  • Maintain and update project schedules on a regular basis.
  • Prints out plans as needed.
  • Handles No Parking Signage support - contacts those municipalities that require pre-authorization of signage posting.
  • Primary point of contact for all field paperwork submission. Sorts, files and scan's necessary paper backing.
  • Prepares subcontracts and issues requests for certificates of insurance from subcontractors. Documents, indexes, and posts the subcontractor’s invoices into company’s ERP system.
  • Prepares and send the purchase orders to vendors. If invoices differ from the purchase order, verifies the material quantities with the Pipe Supervisor and double checks the cost codes before the Project Manager accepts it for payment.
  • Prepares weekly invoicing in advance of PM review.
  • Prepares the tax exemption certificates to be sent along with the purchase orders as needed. Completes the clean fill certificates when required by the dump site.
  • Assists with the cost to complete documents, as needed.
  • Prepares monthly safety log for Project Manager’s jobs for Project Review.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in accounting is preferred.
  • Requires two to three years of office experience utilizing word processing, data bases and spread sheets. Previous experience with Microsoft Office, Paperport, B2W, and Spectrum preferred.
  • Previous experience working with contracts and bonds in a similar role is preferred.
  • Requires skill using machines normally found in a modern office, such as a FAX, copy machine, computer (and related software), calculator, telephone system, etc.
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