What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Lake Erie Electric of Michigan?
Administrative Assistant – Support the Team Powering the Midwest's Infrastructure
Job Overview
- Company: Lake Erie Electric of Michigan.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $23 - $25 per hour (Based on Experience) plus Performance Bonus and Profit Sharing.
- Location: Farmington, MI.
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
- Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, and Union Support.
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.
The Opportunity
Step into a pivotal organizational role with a Top 50 U.S. electrical contractor. Reporting directly to the Office Manager, you will serve as the operational backbone of our Michigan office, ensuring seamless collaboration between leadership, estimators, project managers, and field teams. This position is perfect for an administrative professional who wants to master specialized construction workflows and grow a long-term career with a respected, family-owned organization.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President, Project Managers, and Estimators to streamline daily business operations.
- Manage the estimation pipeline by assigning estimate numbers, processing bid proposals, maintaining the database, and distributing weekly bid schedules.
- Coordinate critical project compliance by creating subcontracts, tracking contract documents, and maintaining up-to-date contractor licenses and bonds.
- Execute financial administrative duties including preparing project billings, processing lien waivers, entering data into company software, and handling weekly payroll.
- Compile and distribute accurate certified payroll reports and weekly field manpower schedules in strict compliance with contract guidelines.
- Manage corporate administrative assets by auditing expense reports, ordering office supplies, and maintaining company field devices and credit cards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 1 to 3 years of professional administrative, clerical, or office support experience.
- Proven experience or strong familiarity working within the construction, engineering, or electrical trades industry.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage databases, and handle high-volume paperwork.
- Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and a quick adaptability to industry-specific tracking tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary for resolving payment conflicts, collecting accounts, and interfacing with clients.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Prior experience managing union construction documentation, certified payroll reports, or construction lien processes.
- Familiarity with corporate safety programs, quality control policies, and standard operating procedures within a corporate environment.
- Completion of an associate’s degree, business administrative program, or technical training certification.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer matching and Profit Sharing.
- Paid Time Off including Holidays, Vacation, and Sick leave.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Bi-Weekly pay cycle.
- Access to ongoing professional training and development programs.
- Annual company outings and team-building events.
About Us
Lake Erie Electric of Michigan is a well-established and respected leader in the electrical industry, serving the Midwest for decades with a reputation for quality. As a third-generation, privately held company, we combine the resources of a national powerhouse with the personal investment and values of a family-owned business. We believe in investing in our people—your success is our success. Learn more at www.lakeerieelectric.com.
Lake Erie Electric of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $23 - $25