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Administrative Assistant

Primoris Services Corporation
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Job Overview

Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry.

Help power the teams behind the scenes

We’re hiring an Administrative Assistant for our Ames, IA office!

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Entry
  • Process and manage utility locate requests in a timely and accurate manner
  • Prepare, submit, and track permit requests
  • Maintain various Excel tracking sheets
  • Adapt to changing business needs by taking on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Prompt and courteous customer service skills, both telephone and in person
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to always maintain confidentiality
  • Treat people with respect and uphold organizational values
  • Follow policies and procedures
  • Complete tasks correctly and on time
  • Prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
  • Ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines
  • Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events

Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation And Benefits

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day-one
  • Company-paid Disability Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00/hour (DOE)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Third Party Agency Notice

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

Company Overview

Primoris Gas Operations, which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time, we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly.
  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award winning safety programs.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Growth Opportunities.
  • And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $25 - $28

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