Job Title: Project Manager Assistant

Reports to: VP of Operations

Location: Des Moines, IA

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Since 1946 Baker Electric has served the electrical needs of Des Moines and Central Iowa. We perform all types of electrical work including commercial, industrial, residential, voice/data cabling, traffic signalization and underground installations. We continue to strive towards excellence by employing individuals with the intelligence, talent, and skills required to contribute to our growth and success and by focusing on employees' individual performance and unification with the team! All successful employees are focused on customer satisfaction and dedicated to meeting our vision of an inclusive and unified workforce.

Position Description. The Project Manager Assistant is a critical role within Baker Electric, Inc., a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group, Inc., and is located in Des Moines, IA. The position will partner with the team of Project Managers in clerical and administrative tasks and with leadership in special projects.

Example Duties/Responsibilities:

• Initiate methods and documentation to manage electrical service and construction projects
• Utilize accounting software to issue purchase orders for materials and equipment
• Produce project documentation including submittals and operation manuals
• Compile data and prepare project or personnel reports
• Assist Project Management staff in maintaining accurate and current project documentation
• Create and track project information including change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Collect and organize project initiation and close out documents
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Division Manager / Executive Team with recommendations for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and Experience (Knowledge)

• Minimum 1-3 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required: Associates Degree or higher preferred
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, effectively in the English language

Required Attributes and Competencies (Skills)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel formulas and formatting
• Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web based applications, include ERP systems or other construction/financial software packages
• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values
• Must have ability to build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and to meet frequent deadlines

Physical Requirements (Ability)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to commute to field locations and project sites and be able to navigate around the job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to be outdoors, exposed to outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight, moisture, cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.