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.

Position Title: Project Administrator

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain filing and spreadsheets (Knowledge of Excel a MUST)
• Schedules locates, locate meets and municipal inspector meetings
• Maintains organized system of document retention
• Maintains updated job scheduling and completion records
• Ensure Field Team is costing manhours 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.
• Maintains a strong work ethic to ensure the required day's work is complete
• Responsible for timely communication with customers and SPS staff
• Answering telephones, taking messages, and directing calls as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Success Factors:

• 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 a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to Display Sound Judgement
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience and Education:

• 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

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• 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.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.