Office Assistant (Project Management Track) at State Electric Company Inc – Holly, Michigan

We are seeking a highly organized, motivated Office Assistant who is interested in growing into a Project Management role within our company. This is not just an administrative position — it is a career-track opportunity for someone who wants to learn the electrical construction industry from the inside and develop into a leadership role.

The ideal candidate is professional, confident in communication, extremely strong with email and computer systems, and eager to take ownership of tasks. Electrical or construction experience is a plus, but a strong work ethic and desire to grow are most important.

• Manage high volumes of professional email communication
  
• Assist with scheduling projects, inspections, and service calls
  
• Prepare and organize project documentation (contracts, permits, submittals, closeout documents)
  
• Maintain digital job folders and ensure documentation accuracy
  
• Enter and track data in Excel spreadsheets
  
• Assist with invoice preparation and customer communication
  

• Support Project Managers with scheduling and job tracking
  
• Track material orders and delivery dates
  
• Coordinate with field crews and vendors
  
• Assist with permit applications and utility paperwork
  
• Help monitor job budgets, hours, and timelines
  
• Participate in internal project meetings

Required:

• Strong computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel required)
  
• Excellent professional email communication skills
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
  
• Comfortable speaking with customers, vendors, and field teams
  
• Confident personality — not shy, able to take initiative
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  

Preferred (but not required):

• Electrical or construction industry experience
  
• Understanding of project scheduling
  
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software
  
• Familiarity with permit processes or commercial job documentation