[Remote] Project Manager Assistant - Expert Excel experience REQUIRED

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IES Communications provides industrial products and infrastructure services, including communications contracting solutions. The Project Manager Assistant provides administrative support for assigned projects, managing labor schedules, project records, billing documentation, correspondence, and financial records while coordinating with project managers and other departments. Responsibilities The Project Manager Assistant will own the labor schedule The Project Manager Assistant will communicate regularly with Project Mangers as administrative support The Project ManagerAssistant will work with other departments as needed to complete all tasks assigned The Project ManagerAssistant will work to open, close and track projects The Project ManagerAssistant will take notes at meetings The Project Manager Assistant must have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment The Project Manager Assistant must have the ability to organize and prioritize The Project ManagerAssistant will perform other duties as assigned Skills Must be extremely well-organized and able to prioritize Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help to create, develop and implement process improvement(s) Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral direction(s) to project personnel Must have proven mid skill level to interpret project documents, including but not limited to, timesheets, spreadsheets and billing documents Must possess the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency Must have some experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company Must possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a related telecommunications or construction administrative position Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project) Must be able to effectively operate office equipment and computing devices commonly used in the industry Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to identify a project, create a project filing system, develop detailed associated administrative tasks and manage these for project final record keeping and audit Benefits Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs Remote work arrangement Company Overview IES Communications is a provider of communications technology, systems, and services. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//

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