Project Administrator

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

About the role

The Project Administrator provides high-level administrative support for a wide variety of utility construction projects within our Program Management and Field Operations teams. This includes working with General Managers and Supervisors to provide information, follow up on questions, and assist as needed. This position uses a data-driven approach to help educate essential project management decisions and is critical to the overall success of our various large-scale construction projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Maintain filing and spreadsheets (knowledge of Excel is a MUST)
• Schedule locates, locate meets, and municipal inspector meetings
• Maintain an organized system of document retention
• Maintain updated job scheduling and completion records
• Ensure Field Team is costing man-hours and equipment appropriately
• Work with Foreman and Supervisors to gather data for Earned Value Analysis
• Serve as dynamic support to Field Supervisor and Project Management Team
• Maintain a strong work ethic to ensure the required day's work is complete
• Responsible for timely communication with customers and SPS staff
• Answer telephones, take messages, and direct calls as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• 1-3 years of administrative experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen

Skills

• Data entry using the computer/10-Key
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy under time constraints
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning employee data
• Strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and solid team working abilities
• Sound work ethics
• Strong decision-making and analytical thinking ability
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to display sound judgment
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills