Pre-Construction/Purchasing Assistant

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. We employ over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world.

We make homes come to life.

A pre-construction / purchasing assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing, coordination, implementation, control and completion of the pre-construction and purchasing requirements for a project while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the organization. Also, ability to field phone calls, problem solve, and work with customers to both solve issues and schedule service technicians to resolve electrical issues.

Responsibilities:

Help define project scope, goals and deliverables

Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Assist in review of specifications and drawings for submittal requirements

Assist in obtaining permits and licenses from appropriate authorities

Assist in preparing installation drawings for the field personnel

Coordinate with the project schedule and timeline to meet the contract requirements on pre-construction items

Assist in quality assurance

Assisting to ensure that every project is managed to maximize customer satisfaction

Assist to assemble and process project submittals as required by the project requirements

Assist to assemble, submit, and resolve RFI’s for the projects

Assist to assemble material pull sheets and assist in procurement of required materials and services for the project.

Assist in obtaining quotes for materials and labor services for projects

Assist with purchase orders processes in writing, approving, and managing

Work with project teams to assist in pre-construction and purchasing tasks

Field service phone calls from clients and schedule service for our service electricians.

• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and leadership skills
• Project planning, risk management, time management and other project management skills
• Proficiency in software, especially Adobe Illustrator and Blubeam.
• Conflict resolution experience
• Willingness to learn electrical construction field basics or comparable skills
• Must be self-motivated and punctual
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

• Driver's License (Preferred)

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
Competitive Pay
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

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: IES does not utilize external staffing/recruiting agencies. This decision reflects our strategic objectives and emphasizes our internal talent acquisition approach.

Unsolicited resumes and agency outreach to hiring managers, HR or staff may jeopardize future business opportunities and candidates will be deemed as individual (direct) applicants and no fees will be paid.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at ... or any IES office to request assistance.

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