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J.W. Didado Electric · 16 hours ago

Project Assistant

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

J.W. Didado Electric is seeking a Project Assistant responsible for job scheduling, quality control, and project management administrative support functions. The role involves facilitating organized workflows with customers and project team members to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Electrical DistributionManufacturingProfessional ServicesService Industry

Hiring Manager

Laura Gajewski

Responsibilities

Executes project management administrative support functions to push projects forward despite obstacles for on-time and on-budget completion

Takes steps to ensure timely completion of bids, documents, and other project tasks to facilitate high level of customer satisfaction

Assists with the planning and scheduling of all assigned projects, to optimize efficiencies of labor costs

Coordinates and communicates scheduling of field and service technicians with vendors, utility companies and customers

Ensures accurate and timely tracking information is entered and maintained in appropriate systems related to estimate data, field data and work requests, and communicates appropriately with project management and other staff members

Functions as a primary point of contact for customers requiring service. Ensures product orders are processed appropriately and that work is completed, projects are closed and ready to be billed

Ensures all tools, equipment and information is confirmed and all parties are coordinated in preparation for job starts

Schedules, monitors, and manages equipment calibration and ensures appropriate equipment is moved from one job site to another on schedule

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by establishing solid networks and communicating well with co-workers, customers, project managers, foremen, sub-contractors, vendors, office staff and field personnel

Learns from Project Manager and develops skills to read, interpret, and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications

Qualification

Construction project experienceProject coordinationMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsCustomer service skillsProblem solving skillsTime management skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Construction project experience

Minimum 2-5 years of experience coordinating project work or similar role

Experience providing and coordinating support activities in a fast-paced work environment and organizing large amounts of data into understandable formats

Strong organizational skills, scheduling abilities and detailed orientation

Effective problem solving, customer service and time management skills

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office software applications