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13 results for Project Assistant in Piscataway, NJ

Project Assistant
  • Belleville, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Assistant to support election-related activities in Belleville, New Jersey. This contract position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage polling site operations effectively. Join our team to play a vital role in ensuring smooth and accurate election processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the setup and preparation of election polling sites, ensuring all required materials and equipment are in place.<br>• Oversee the management of polling site operations on election day, addressing any logistical issues promptly.<br>• Collect and organize all necessary paperwork and documentation related to election proceedings.<br>• Assist in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with election regulations.<br>• Provide clerical support, including data entry and filing, to ensure efficient workflow.<br>• Communicate effectively with team members and election staff to address concerns and facilitate smooth operations.<br>• Monitor and report any discrepancies or issues that arise during election processes.<br>• Ensure all election materials are properly stored and accounted for after polling concludes.
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for two organized and reliable individuals to assist with administrative tasks during a holiday event in New York, New York. This is a Contract position, ideal for candidates with strong customer service and clerical skills. Your role will contribute to ensuring the event runs smoothly and efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the registration table, greeting guests and ensuring a seamless check-in process.<br>• Provide accurate and timely assistance to attendees with inquiries or directions.<br>• Maintain an organized and detail-oriented registration area throughout the event.<br>• Handle basic clerical tasks such as documentation, data entry, and record-keeping.<br>• Communicate effectively with event staff to address any logistical needs.<br>• Ensure compliance with event guidelines and protocols.<br>• Support the team with additional administrative duties as required.
  • 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Office Assistant to support day-to-day operations in our New York, New York office. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in maintaining a welcoming and organized workspace, ensuring smooth office functions, and assisting with various administrative tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome guests and visitors, creating a positive and friendly first impression.</p><p>• Manage incoming and outgoing packages, ensuring accurate tracking and timely delivery.</p><p>• Restock office supplies, snacks, and beverages to maintain inventory levels.</p><p>• Assist in planning and coordinating light office events and gatherings.</p><p>• Perform general administrative tasks, such as filing and maintaining records.</p><p>• Ensure the office environment is clean, organized, and fully functional.</p><p>• Support team members with ad-hoc tasks and special projects as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to address office-related needs.</p>
  • 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Office Assistant to join our team in South Brunswick, New Jersey. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to support daily operations and contribute to the smooth functioning of a dynamic workplace. If you have excellent organizational skills and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Greet visitors and clients while managing front desk reception duties.</p><p>• Organize and scan documents to maintain accurate and accessible records.</p><p>• Answer incoming phone calls, providing assistance or directing inquiries as needed.</p><p>• Perform general clerical tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and data entry.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for office supplies to ensure availability.</p><p>• Maintain a clean and organized office environment by coordinating basic housekeeping tasks.</p><p>• Assist with scheduling and calendar management for team members.</p><p>• Support administrative projects and tasks to facilitate efficient office operations.</p>
  • 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • Howell, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>140,000 - 160,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits:</p><ul><li>medical</li><li>paid time off</li><li>401k</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all phases of commercial construction projects from planning to completion.</li><li>Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources.</li><li>Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors for seamless execution.</li><li>Oversee permitting, compliance with building codes, and safety regulations.</li><li>Monitor progress, manage risks, and provide regular status updates.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and suppliers.</li><li>Conduct site inspections and ensure</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-18T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • Plainfield, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 52 - 57 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a large‑scale GIS platform upgrade initiative. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex IT projects in alignment with established PMO standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment and brings strong leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery execution skills.</p><p>This role will manage multiple workstreams involving IT, business operations, and external partners, ensuring project objectives related to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and governance are successfully achieved.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, quality, and documentation objectives are met</li><li>Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders including IT teams (infrastructure, testing, cybersecurity, operations), business units, and external partners</li><li>Coordinate and govern activities performed by system integrators, including task planning, deliverable reviews, issue resolution, and change control</li><li>Ensure project execution adheres to PMO methodologies, standards, templates, and reporting requirements</li><li>Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and system integration impacts</li><li>Partner with subject matter experts to validate data models, standards, and implementation readiness</li><li>Identify and manage project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resourcing, and cutover activities</li><li>Manage project communications to ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders</li><li>Manage project budgets, including financial planning, tracking actuals vs. plan, monthly forecasting, and accrual reporting</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-16T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Join our team as a Project Manager overseeing mission-critical OT network infrastructure. In this role, you’ll ensure the integrity, security, and performance of a large-scale WAN that supports essential building operations and vendor devices.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Network Oversight &amp; Management:</strong></li><li>Own the integrity and security of a large-scale OT WAN, connecting 6,000+ endpoints across diverse devices and systems.</li><li>Enforce management and security policies set by the CIO and cybersecurity team.</li><li>Analyze and administer Meraki network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, and access points, using the Meraki dashboard for centralized configuration and monitoring.</li><li><strong>OT Infrastructure Support:</strong></li><li>Provide technical direction and support for 50+ vendors as they connect devices critical to building operations, including:</li><li>Building Management Systems (BMS)</li><li>Energy meters and monitoring systems</li><li>Security cameras, recorders, and access controls</li><li>Lighting control systems</li><li>Elevator destination dispatch systems</li><li>User workstations and viewing stations</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance:</strong></li><li>Implement, monitor, and manage a comprehensive security stack to protect network and OT data.</li><li>Expertly utilize cybersecurity and network management tools such as WSUS, Forescout NAC, Blackpoint MDR, ThreatLocker, Altiris, and GoverLAN.</li><li>Work collaboratively to enforce network security policies and uphold compliance standards.</li><li><strong>Vendor and Partner Management:</strong></li><li>Serve as the primary technical liaison for approximately 50 vendors and contractors.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with external partners, contractors, and internal teams for timely problem resolution and deployment of new building technologies.</li><li><strong>Project Management:</strong></li><li>Lead network-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.</li><li>Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</li><li>Manage service tasks and tickets through to closeout.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a rapidly growing Construction Management and General Contractor. They have been 1x their revenues for the past several years and forecast to be billion in revenue by 2027. They have many prestigious NYC area projects they are working on.</p><p> </p><p>The Director of Project accounting is looking to add a Project Accountant to their NYC team. </p><p> </p><p>As always, these are permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried positions (these are NOT temp, or temp to perm).</p><p> </p><p>They are located in Midtown, and in the office 4 days a week, 1x day remote.</p><p> </p><p>Compensation and titling is based on experience:</p><p>Project Accountant.- The range is between $90k - $120k base + discretionary bonus</p><p> </p><p>The role will cover:</p><ul><li>AIA Billing, WIP (Work in Progress)</li><li>AP/AR</li><li>Working directly with the PM</li><li>Payments to sub-contractors</li><li>Working on the month end close</li><li>Bank reconciliations, journal entries</li></ul><p> </p><p>Who are you?</p><ul><li>Preference is someone coming out a large and complex Construction Mgmt. or General Contractor</li><li>Experience with Procore is +</li><li>Experience as a Project Accountant</li><li>Experience with high volume of transactions</li><li>Highly proficient in Excel (Pivot tables etc.)</li><li>A minimum of a BA/BS in Accounting from a top accredited school</li><li>4+ years of experience. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial. He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Newark, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Join a large, rapidly growing construction company known for its strong project pipeline, collaborative culture, and commitment to employee development. This organization offers stability, long‑term career growth, and the opportunity to work on high‑impact construction projects across the region.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Project Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial performance of multiple construction projects. This position partners closely with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to ensure accurate budgeting, cost tracking, billing, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to grow within a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage financial aspects of construction projects from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare monthly project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.</li><li>Review and process subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and progress billings.</li><li>Track job costs, commitments, change orders, and budget adjustments.</li><li>Support monthly close activities, including revenue recognition and WIP schedules.</li><li>Reconcile project accounts and ensure accuracy in the general ledger.</li><li>Maintain project documentation, contracts, and financial records.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and improve project performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and industry best practices.</li><li>Assist with audits and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Assistant to support a dynamic legal practice. This position requires a minimum of 4+ years of recent experience handling commercial litigation, with bonus consideration for experience in insurance coverage, employment law, and/or securities. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>New York, NY (On-site, 5 days per week) </p><p><strong>Pay Rate</strong>: $35-$40/hour </p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: Contract to Hire   </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, file, and e-file legal documents in NYS Supreme Court and Federal Courts Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, local, and judges’ rules for filing and procedures Draft, review, and proofread a variety of legal documents. </li><li>Assist in the preparation of motion papers, discovery responses (bate-stamping), and privilege logs Provide appellate support (e.g., creation of table of contents/authorities, cite-checking).</li><li>Organize and support depositions, arbitrations, and mediations (exhibit and binder prep). </li><li>Calendar important deadlines and monitor ongoing case developments.</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z
Part Time Office Assistant
  • Hellertown, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you a dependable, detail-oriented professional looking for flexible hours in a collaborative workplace? Robert Half is seeking a Part-Time Office Assistant to support daily operations and contribute to the smooth running of a local and fast paced office.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, organizing documents, and maintaining office supplies.</li><li>Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and provide customer service.</li><li>Support scheduling, calendar management, and meeting preparations.</li><li>Perform data entry and basic recordkeeping.</li><li>Help coordinate office events and support team projects as needed.</li><li>Ensure the office environment remains tidy and organized.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z
Project Controller
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 165000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>165,000 - 175,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits:</p><ul><li>health</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>life insurance</li></ul><p>Our national construction client is searching for a dedicated Project Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for project-based activities. This role is based in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and requires an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can ensure compliance with accounting standards while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of project accounting practices in a large construction company. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>•Manage billing, collections, and contract-related financial matters for multiple projects.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to review costs, revenue recognition, and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>•Analyze financial data to create variance reports that assess projectperformance and profitability.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor project accounting staff, providing training, and conducting performance reviews.</p><p>•Facilitate audits by preparing accurate financial documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p>•Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in project accounting operations.</p><p>•Utilize accounting and project management software to monitor project costs, invoicing, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance in project accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity offers an excellent benefits and compensation package. The Project Controller will have excellent exposure to top management in several states. To apply email a resume to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent opportunity</p>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • Accounting Assistant (contract-to-Permanent)<br><br>Location: 45 W 36th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY<br>Schedule: 5 days on-site<br><br>About the Company<br><br>Our client is a growing wholesaler, distributor, and manufacturer that designs products for a variety of licensed brands. After 12 years of outsourcing their accounting function, they are building an in-house finance team from the ground up during a period of significant growth and expansion, including the launch of a new division.<br><br>Position Overview<br><br>This is a high-impact, entry-level Accounting Assistant role supporting the transition from a third-party accounting provider to an in-house team. This individual will work closely with the CEO and a newly engaged Consultant CFO, gaining strong exposure to financial operations and helping lay the foundation for future processes.<br><br>This role is contract to start, with clear potential to convert to a permanent position for a strong performer.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Assist with the transition of accounting operations from a third-party provider to in-house<br>Perform high-volume invoice entry and support accounts payable processes<br>Handle data entry, data transfers, and ensure accuracy of financial records<br>Support reporting efforts, including preparing and printing financial reports<br>Assist with data analysis and cleanup during system and process implementation<br>Provide general administrative support to the finance function as needed<br>Support implementation of a new ERP system (currently using Great Plains)<br>Qualifications<br>0–2+ years of accounting or finance experience (internships acceptable)<br>Strong interest in accounting/finance and eagerness to learn<br>Exposure to accounts payable and transactional accounting preferred<br>Experience with ERP systems (Great Plains a plus, but not required)<br>Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment<br>Proactive, resourceful, and able to work with minimal hand-holding<br>Strong communication skills and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude<br>Ideal Candidate Profile<br>entry level, motivated, and looking to get their foot in the door<br>Quick learner who is tech-savvy and adaptable<br>Confident, efficient, and comfortable working directly with leadership<br>Thrives in a growing, evolving environment<br>Additional Details<br>Reports directly to the CEO, with exposure to a Consultant CFO<br>Casual office environment<br>Opportunity to grow with the company as the finance team is built out<br>Interview Process<br>First round: Virtual interview with Head of HR<br>Second round: In-person interview with CEO<br>Start Date<br>ASAP, next monday
  • 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z