Job Description

Job Summary: 

The Administrative Assistant is the administrative person for assigned project(s). The Administrative Assistant ensures that all administrative duties associated with contracted work are carried out in accordance with contractual obligations and in concert with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned work must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to word processing, general filing, timekeeping, records management, correspondence, project financial records, submission of required documents for billing, invoicing, purchasing and general verification of records to achieve Company performance and customer delivery goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Administrative Assistant will own the Special Systems labor schedule.
• The Administrative Assistant will communicate regularly with Project Mangers as administrative support.
• The Administrative Assistant will work with other departments as needed to complete all tasks assigned.
• The Administrative Assistant will work to open, close and track projects.
• The Administrative Assistant will take notes at meetings.
• The Administrative Assistant must have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• The Administrative Assistant must have the ability to organize and prioritize.
• The Administrative Assistant will perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

 Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Must be extremely well-organized and able to prioritize.
• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help to create, develop and implement process improvement(s). 
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. 
• Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s) to project personnel. 
• Must have proven mid skill level to interpret project documents, including but not limited to, timesheets, spreadsheets and billing documents. 
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed
• Must possess the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: • Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency. • Must have some experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company. • Must possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience. • Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a related telecommunications or construction administrative position. • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project). • Must be able to effectively operate office equipment and computing devices commonly used in the industry. • Must meet Company minimum driving standards. • Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. • Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to identify a project, create a project filing system, develop detailed associated administrative tasks and manage these for project final record keeping and audit.

Minimum Years of Experience

License Required

Minimum Education

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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