Project Assistant - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Harrisburg, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Assistant provides administrative and operational support to Michels Power’s project management and regional operations teams. The role supports project setup, reporting, document preparation, project systems, correspondence, and day-to-day administrative needs. The Project Assistant serves as a resource for Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, Regional Managers, and other team members while managing multiple systems and priorities. Success calls for strong communication, attention to detail, sound prioritization, initiative, and a commitment to internal customer service. Michels Power, Inc. delivers overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems and fiber networks. Its work includes transmission lines, substations, structure foundations, heavy civil construction, and horizontal directional drilling, with project oversight ranging from logistics and scheduling to quality assurance and construction. The position is based in St. Albans, West Virginia, or Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with no travel required. Occasional emergency job setup requests may need to be handled outside normal business hours, including weekends, typically 5–10 times per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills and ability to support project leaders, operations teams, and other internal stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn and effectively use business and project systems for reporting, job setup, and project administration.
Experience preparing reports, correspondence, documents, and other professional communications.
Ability to work independently while maintaining communication and collaboration with the broader team.
Ability to respond to emergency business needs and complete occasional weekend job setups with short notice, typically 5–10 times per year.
No travel required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with B2W, COINS, Power BI, SharePoint Online, or similar business systems.
Associate’s degree; preferred but not required.
Previous customer service experience, face-to-face or through phone and electronic communications.
Previous experience within the Michels Family of Companies or in the construction, utility, or infrastructure industries.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to project management and regional operations teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project setup activities within B2W, including emergency job setups.
Set up new projects and jobs in B2W, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and timely.
Prepare and distribute project reports, correspondence, documents, and other business communications.
Generate and maintain reports using COINS, B2W, Power BI, and other applicable systems.
Compile project information and produce recurring or ad hoc reports for team members.
Assist with the administration and organization of Michels Power’s SharePoint Online sites and maintain project information and collaboration resources.
Support company initiatives, process improvements, system rollouts, technology initiatives, and operational support activities.
Coordinate with internal teams to gather information, resolve administrative issues, and advance project-related tasks.
Maintain organized and accurate records while managing multiple requests and deadlines.
Promote Michels Power’s safety culture and follow applicable health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
Respond to occasional emergency job setup requests outside normal business hours, including weekends.