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Operations Assistant
We are looking for an Operations Assistant to support day-to-day office and project coordination activities for a busy team in Chantilly, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, confident working with large volumes of data, and comfortable producing detailed reports in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite. The role requires permanent onsite support and offers the opportunity to work across customer communication, documentation, billing support, and operational administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare urgent estimates and support quote-related tasks when field sales staff are unavailable.<br>• Maintain accurate records of collections activity and document all related customer interactions.<br>• Produce and organize daily operational paperwork, including work orders and purchase orders, ensuring all required details and supporting documents are complete.<br>• Communicate with customers regarding order updates, change requests, storage confirmations, and onboarding documentation.<br>• Coordinate job requirements with dispatch by aligning labor, equipment, and customer details for scheduling and digital job tracking.<br>• Manage job packet documentation from initial collection through final preparation for accounting review and customer invoicing.<br>• Build and maintain spreadsheets and operational records related to customers, project expenses, inventory, and special assignments.<br>• Handle sensitive employee badging and clearance paperwork for secure job sites with a high degree of confidentiality.<br>• Submit billing and job cost information accurately while verifying charges against customer contract terms and schedules of values.<br>• Support cross-functional communication between sales, accounting, and operations while assisting with reporting, permit processing, reconciliations, and other administrative needs as assigned.
• At least 3 years of office or administrative experience in a fast-paced business environment.<br>• Advanced data entry skills with strong accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills for reporting, tracking, and data analysis.<br>• Experience supporting operational, project, or construction-related administrative processes.<br>• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining organized documentation and timely follow-up.<br>• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal departments.<br>• Familiarity with CRM platforms, Salesforce, or similar business systems is preferred.<br>• Ability to work onsite on a permanent basis in Chantilly, Virginia.
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  • Chantilly, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.95 - 23.1 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Operations Assistant to support day-to-day office and project coordination activities for a busy team in Chantilly, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, confident working with large volumes of data, and comfortable producing detailed reports in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite. The role requires permanent onsite support and offers the opportunity to work across customer communication, documentation, billing support, and operational administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare urgent estimates and support quote-related tasks when field sales staff are unavailable.<br>• Maintain accurate records of collections activity and document all related customer interactions.<br>• Produce and organize daily operational paperwork, including work orders and purchase orders, ensuring all required details and supporting documents are complete.<br>• Communicate with customers regarding order updates, change requests, storage confirmations, and onboarding documentation.<br>• Coordinate job requirements with dispatch by aligning labor, equipment, and customer details for scheduling and digital job tracking.<br>• Manage job packet documentation from initial collection through final preparation for accounting review and customer invoicing.<br>• Build and maintain spreadsheets and operational records related to customers, project expenses, inventory, and special assignments.<br>• Handle sensitive employee badging and clearance paperwork for secure job sites with a high degree of confidentiality.<br>• Submit billing and job cost information accurately while verifying charges against customer contract terms and schedules of values.<br>• Support cross-functional communication between sales, accounting, and operations while assisting with reporting, permit processing, reconciliations, and other administrative needs as assigned.
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

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