Project Management Assistant

Action Electric; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation / Sick / Holiday pay

Casual dress code

Job summary

Action Electric in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Part Time Project Management Assistant with a proactive mindset. You will support the lead Project Manager with bidding, vendor coordination, and material planning while keeping project files organized and on schedule.

We value attention to detail, quick learner attitude, and basic construction or electrical understanding. Part-time 20–25 hours weekly with potential growth and benefits such as pay for vacation/sick/holidays.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt.
• Professional attitude and proactive work approach.
• Familiarity with project management concepts is a plus.
• Self-starter with problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Construction, electrical or blueprint reading is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead Project Manager with project bidding and vendor coordination.
• Communicate with contractors regarding projects and materials.
• Organize, set up and schedule electrical jobs.
• Learn bidding software and read blueprints when possible.
• Identify materials and help procurement.
• Maintain organized job files and stay ahead on tasks.
• Take on other tasks as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Professional attitude

Project management knowledge

Time-management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Action Electric is a growing Electrical Contractor in Sioux Falls. We are looking for a Part Time Project Management Assistant with a positive attitude, solid computer skills, attention to detail, willingness to be flexible, and an eagerness to learn.

This position will be responsible for assisting the lead Project Manager with project bidding, talking to vendors and contractors regarding projects and materials needed, organizing job files, as well as the following:

• Learn bidding software


• Effectively communicate with lead Project Manager


• Read blueprints or be willing to learn


• Organize, set up and schedule electrical jobs


• Able to assist with locating and procuring materials


• Stay on task and think ahead


• Some construction or electrical understanding


• MOTIVATED for growth


• Other tasks as assigned

Looking to hire someone Part time for 20-25 hours per week, with business growth this job may become a full time position.

• $18 - $20 Depending on experience


• Vacation / Sick / Holiday pay


• Casual dress code

Job Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills


• Ability to learn new skills


• Professional attitude


• Project management knowledge


• Self-starter, problem solver and proactive when issues arise


• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks


• Construction, electrical and blueprint reading are a plus but not required


• High School degree or GED required