Assistant Project Manager - Emerging Growth

State Electric Company Inc•Holly, MI

20d•$18 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

State Electric Company is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Assistant Project Manager to support day-to-day operations in its Emerging Growth sector. The role coordinates projects from initial customer contact through scheduling, installation, invoicing, and post-completion follow-up. Projects include EV charging installations, electrical service upgrades, battery energy storage systems, and whole-home generator installations. The Assistant Project Manager serves as a key customer contact and coordinates with project managers, field personnel, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The position supports project scheduling, customer communication, purchasing and material delivery, invoicing, financial documentation, and administrative processes. The role is based in person at State Electric's headquarters in Holly, Michigan, and follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, billing, and recordkeeping.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel, and strong computer skills.
Strong customer service skills and professional communication with customers, municipalities, vendors, and field personnel.
Ability to understand project costs, materials, invoices, and basic financial information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented and dependable.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in customer service, project coordination, construction or electrical administration, or a related field.
Experience with electrical work, construction, EV charging, utility rebate programs, or municipal projects.
Hands-on electrical, mechanical, or construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

Coordinate EV charging, electrical service upgrade, battery storage, and whole-home generator projects from initial customer contact through completion.
Contact customers to gather project details, confirm requirements, and collect information needed to prepare accurate project quotes.
Schedule site visits, assessments, and installations.
Coordinate project schedules with customers, field personnel, project managers, and other stakeholders.
Communicate project scope, scheduling requirements, material needs, and anticipated costs to appropriate team members.
Monitor project progress, address scheduling conflicts and outstanding requirements, and help keep projects on track.
Serve as a primary customer service contact for Emerging Growth projects and provide timely updates about timelines, scheduling, and next steps.
Follow up with customers after project completion to confirm satisfaction and address outstanding concerns.
Maintain accurate customer records, project documentation, communication histories, schedules, and project tracking records.
Purchase and coordinate delivery of electrical materials and equipment required for projects.
Communicate with vendors and suppliers about pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.
Coordinate material requirements with field personnel and project managers to help prevent delays.
Verify purchases are accurately documented and assigned to the appropriate projects.
Prepare and submit customer invoices for completed projects in a timely and accurate manner.
Support accounting by ensuring project costs, material purchases, invoices, and other financial records are documented and allocated properly.
Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with customer follow-up and collections.
Assist with other project management and administrative tasks as needed.