Administrative Assistant at MYR Group Inc. in Utica, New York

Job Description:

Job Description

Overview:

The Administrative Assistant works in a busy office environment and must efficiently multitask between various assignments. This position plays a key role in the coordination and distribution of work. Project managers, office managers, and field staff are the primary internal customers the Administrative Assistant supports.

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric's Commercial and Industrial (C&I)electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities

Essential Functions:

* Ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner
* Data entry
* Handle various accounting tasks, such as processing weekly payroll
* Utilize Microsoft Excel for data management and retention
* Submit and file invoices
* Serve clients, vendors, and other walk-in customers by welcoming and directing them appropriately
* Administrative support for field and office personnel
* Receive, sort, and disperse mail
* Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, phone systems, and computers
* Answer phones, provide basic information, and transfer callers as appropriate
* Efficiently and professionally manage the flow of people and information through the business
* Regular and predictable attendance
* Other duties as assigned
* Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
* Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Job Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

* 2-5 years contracting or construction office background
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Working knowledge of JD Edwards/payroll system module
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while supporting management
* Excellent attention to detail
* Self-starter with a good attitude
* Ability to maintain a professional appearance
* Minimum 1 year of payroll and/or general administrative experience

Preferred Education:

* High school diploma or GED is required

Excellent benefits including:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit


• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  
  • Medical, dental, & vision
  
  
  • $15 weekly premium for employee only & employee plus family coverage
  
  
  • Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums
  
  
  • Flexible spending accounts
  
  
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability
  
  
  • Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment
  
  
  • Supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment
  
  
  • Critical illness & accident plans
  
  
  • Identity theft protection
  
  
  • Group legal
  
  
  • Auto & homeowners
  
  
  
  

• Generous 401(k) Plan


• 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting


• Annual profit-sharing potential
  
  
  • Paid time off
  
  
  • PTO starting at 15 days annually
  
  
  • Holidays (8 per year)
  
  
  
  

• Superior educational assistance program

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Apply at: www.myrgroup.com. If you require an accommodation to complete the online application, please call our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement. All communication regarding candidates, submissions, and job openings must be done with through the corporate Talent Acquisition team only. Any violation of these terms may disqualify new agreements or terminate any existing agreement with MYR Group, Inc.

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