Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cummins Inc. is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Project Assistant III to support project coordination and sales operations for its Distribution Business. The role coordinates project activities, manages documentation and records, tracks deliverables and budgets, prepares customer submittals, and collaborates with project managers, engineering, sales, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Support project managers and sales teams by coordinating project activities, maintaining documentation, and tracking key deliverables
- Manage project records, dashboards, reports, and databases to ensure data accuracy and timely communication of project status
- Assist with preparing and processing customer submittals, drawings, purchase details, and other project-related documentation
- Help identify, track, and resolve project issues while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders
- Support project planning activities, including timelines, schedules, budget tracking, and administrative tasks
- Collaborate closely with outside sales teams to ensure project information is complete, organized, and accurately maintained
- Facilitate documentation of project learnings, best practices, and process improvements
- Maintain project notes, records, and communication updates to support successful project execution
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of organization and accountability
- Provides administrative and project coordination support to project managers and sales teams
- Assists with maintaining project plans, schedules, dashboards, reports, and status updates
- Tracks project tasks, deliverables, risks, and action items while ensuring follow-through and accountability
- Supports budget tracking, research activities, and project-related reporting
- Maintains project files, databases, documentation, and records with a high degree of accuracy
- Processes daily submittals, drawings, purchase details, and supporting documentation
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and outside sales teams to support business objectives
- Monitors project activities and communicates updates regarding project progress and milestones
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives and the sharing of lessons learned across teams
- Assists with coordinating project logistics and administrative activities as required
- Prepare accurate, complete, and professional customer submittal packages by compiling product specifications, drawings, and supporting documentation based on project bill of materials and engineering requirements
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to obtain, validate, and organize project documentation while ensuring submittals are delivered accurately and on schedule
- Independently manage a high-volume workload by prioritizing competing deadlines, maintaining organized project records, communicating project status, and proactively resolving documentation issues to support successful project execution
Skills
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
- Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro (required)
- College or equivalent degree preferred
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Salesforce (preferred)
- Technical knowledge of power generation products is a plus but not required
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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