Project Assistant - Commercial Electrical Retrofits Nationwide at Reliable Electric and Lighting Inc

Saranac, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Administrative Support, Construction Experience, Commercial Electrical Experience, Organizational Skills, Multitasking Skills, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Communication Skills

Industry

Construction

Description

Description Job Description: Project Assistant Commercial Electrical Services – National Retail Retrofit Projects Position Summary The Project Assistant plays a key support role in the successful execution of national commercial electrical and lighting retrofit projects for major retail clients. This position is an on-site, office-based role and the employee is expected to report to the office each scheduled workday. The Project Assistant works closely with the Project Manager and internal teams to ensure projects remain compliant, organized, on schedule, and properly documented. Responsibilities include licensing and permitting coordination, equipment and material tracking, invoicing support, project progress tracking, and clear communication of status updates, risks, and issues across multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities – Licensing & Permitting Coordinate and manage state, county, and municipal licensing and permitting requirements nationwide Track license and permit renewals, expirations, and compliance requirements Prepare, submit, and follow up on permit applications Maintain accurate permitting and licensing records Project Coordination & Tracking Track project schedules, milestones, and progress Identify delays, risks, and compliance issues Maintain project documentation and reports Communicate progress and issues to the Project Manager Equipment & Product Tracking Track materials and equipment from order through installation Maintain delivery and usage records Coordinate material availability with internal teams Reconcile product usage against project scope Invoicing & Administrative Support Assist with project invoicing and documentation Track invoice status and outstanding items Support project closeout documentation Maintain organized project files Team Collaboration Work closely with Project Managers, Service Managers, field teams, and accounting Coordinate information between departments Respond to project-related inquiries Qualifications & Skills Experience in project coordination or administrative support Construction or commercial electrical experience preferred Strong organizational and multitasking skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Strong written and verbal communication skills Salary & Benefits Salary: starting at $20.00 to $25.00 per hour Benefits may include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement savings options Additional benefits may be offered based on role and tenure Work Environment On-site, office-based position Full-time schedule during standard business hours Fast-paced environment supporting national retail retrofit projects Requirements The successful candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects, and possess excellent computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

The Project Assistant supports the execution of national commercial electrical and lighting retrofit projects by coordinating licensing and permitting, tracking project progress, and maintaining documentation. They also assist with invoicing and collaborate with various teams to ensure project compliance and organization.