Office Assistant (Project Management Track)

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State Electric Company Inc

Posted 5 months ago

Internship

Holly, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support by managing professional communications, scheduling, and project documentation. Assist Project Managers with job tracking, material orders, and budget monitoring to transition into a leadership role.

Qualifications

You are a highly organized and motivated individual with strong computer proficiency, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel. You possess excellent professional email communication skills and are comfortable interacting with customers, vendors, and field teams, demonstrating confidence and a proactive approach to tasks.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Outlook

Word

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job Description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated Office Assistant who is interested in growing into a Project Management role within our company. This is not just an administrative position — it is a career-track opportunity for someone who wants to learn the electrical construction industry from the inside and develop into a leadership role.

The ideal candidate is professional, confident in communication, extremely strong with email and computer systems, and eager to take ownership of tasks. Electrical or construction experience is a plus, but a strong work ethic and desire to grow are most important.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Office Support

  • Manage high volumes of professional email communication
     
  • Assist with scheduling projects, inspections, and service calls
     
  • Prepare and organize project documentation (contracts, permits, submittals, closeout documents)
     
  • Maintain digital job folders and ensure documentation accuracy
     
  • Enter and track data in Excel spreadsheets
     
  • Assist with invoice preparation and customer communication
     

Project Coordination (Training Into PM Role)

  • Support Project Managers with scheduling and job tracking
     
  • Track material orders and delivery dates
     
  • Coordinate with field crews and vendors
     
  • Assist with permit applications and utility paperwork
     
  • Help monitor job budgets, hours, and timelines
     
  • Participate in internal project meetings

Requirements

Required:

  • Strong computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel required)
     
  • Excellent professional email communication skills
     
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
     
  • Comfortable speaking with customers, vendors, and field teams
     
  • Confident personality — not shy, able to take initiative
     
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
     

Preferred (but not required):

  • Electrical or construction industry experience
     
  • Understanding of project scheduling
     
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software
     
  • Familiarity with permit processes or commercial job documentation

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State Electric Company Inc

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