Administrative and Estimating Assistant

PowerHouse•Pflugerville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PowerHouse Electrical Services, Inc., a North Austin electrical contractor, is seeking an Administrative and Estimating Assistant to support the estimating department with clerical tasks and workflow procedures. The position is based in the company office and is not remote. The role is hourly and full-time. Candidates should be diligent, meticulous, have excellent attendance, and be willing to work overtime as needed. They should also be organized and analytical, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, follow specific instructions, and work effectively with others. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a smoke-free workplace. Background investigation, MVR, and drug screening are required. The position offers benefits including health insurance with an employer contribution, a 401(k) plan with an employer matching contribution, and availability of vision, dental, and life insurance coverage.

Requirements

Advanced computer skills and previous experience in an office environment.
Above-average Microsoft Office skills, specifically Outlook and Excel.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and follow specific instructions.
Excellent attendance.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Background investigation, MVR, and drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with billing software, preferably ComputerEase.
Experience with estimating software.
Experience or familiarity with the home building process.
At least 2 years of office work experience.
Residential low-voltage knowledge.

Responsibilities

Use ComputerEase to create work orders.
Maintain Excel spreadsheets tracking jobsite progress and generate status reports.
Create job folders and organize job-specific information accurately.
Scan documents and save them in the correct network locations.
Enter data into estimating software.
Assist the estimating team with tasks such as printing plans to scale, scanning documents, and emailing documents to other offices.
Communicate professionally with other employees via email.