Administrative Assistant II - Construction Industry

Huen Electric, Inc. (Huen Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – is a leading electrical construction and engineering firm founded in 1983, with offices in Chicago, New York, and New Jersey. We deliver a complete range of services, including commercial and industrial construction, clean energy projects, prefabrication, technology solutions, and IPD design-build project delivery. Our expertise includes regional permitting, laws, regulations, and local subcontractor, union, and labor relations.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant works in a busy office environment, efficiently multitasking between various assignments. This position plays a key role in coordinating and distributing work, primarily supporting project managers, office managers, and field staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner
• Data entry and various accounting tasks, such as processing weekly payroll
• Prepare project-related billings and draft purchase orders
• Handle project submittals, RFIs, and documentation
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data management and retention
• Submit and file invoices
• Serve clients, vendors, and walk-in customers by welcoming and directing them appropriately
• Provide administrative support for field and office personnel
• Receive, sort, and disperse mail
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, phone systems, and computers
• Answer phones, provide basic information, and transfer callers as appropriate
• Efficiently and professionally manage the flow of people and information through the business
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location. Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of payroll and/or general administrative experience
• 1 year construction experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required

Skills

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards/payroll system module
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while supporting management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility to work in various locations throughout the week

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Regenexx, Hearing Care, Teledoc, Mental Health, and Prescriptions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (including a floating Cultural Celebration Day)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 50% match up to 3% and annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Various voluntary plans available, including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employee and dependents

Pay

Salary $55,000–$75,000 per year, paid weekly.