Estimating/Project Management Administrative Assistant

Abbott Electric Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Abbott Electric Inc. in Canton, Ohio, is seeking an Estimating/Project Management Administrative Assistant to support the estimating department and project timelines.

The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, able to work under tight deadlines. Key duties include bid preparation, proofreading proposals, logging submittals, tracking approvals and purchase orders, data entry, and managing calls and emails.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to multitask under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in estimating or construction is a plus but not required.
• HS diploma is required.
• B2B customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the estimating department; download plans, set up bid folders, research bid opportunities.
• Proofread proposals and route to appropriate parties.
• Log submittals and track approvals, track purchase order statuses, and compile closeout documents.
• Data entry for reports.
• Manage incoming/outgoing correspondence including phone calls and emails.
• Coordinate bid dates and times.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

B2B customer service

Estimating/construction experience (a+

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott Electric, a full service electrical contractor, has an immediate opening for an Estimating/Project Management Administrative Assistant at our office in Canton, Ohio. The successful candidate must be an aggressive self-starter that possesses strong organizational and communication skills while working under strict timelines.

Abbott Electric is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Provide general administrative support to the estimating department as – downloading plans, setting up bid folders, researching bid opportunities.
• Proofreading proposals and sending them to the appropriate parties.
• Log submittals and track approvals, track status of purchase orders and compile closeout documents.
• Data entry for reports.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondences including phone calls and emails.
• Coordination of bid dates and times.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail are a must.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good phone and email etiquette are necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be professional, friendly and courteous in a fast paced environment.
• Past experience in estimating or construction is a plus, but not necessary.
• HS diploma.
• Experience in B2B customer service is a plus.

Job Type

Full-time.

Pay

From $16.00 per hour.

Expected hours

40 per week.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.