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Position Overview:

Are you looking to kick-start your career in the electrical construction industry? Join an efficient, close-knit team specializing in Substation construction in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast! Apply your organizational and critical thinking skills to support this well-oiled machine.

In order to be successful in this role, this person should be detail-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient with technology, and have a passion for the electrical construction industry.

Base Location/Travel Requirements:

• This position will primarily be based at our Macungie location with flexibility to work from home when appropriate
• There will be some travel, as necessary, to other offices, project and client sites, and for trainings and off-site meetings

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Assist with the material procurement process ensuring purchase orders, phase codes, and job numbers are utilized on all orders
• Assist with the equipment and tool procurement and management process on projects
• Draft, submit, and distribute project-specific and customer reports (SSSP/SSQP, etc.)
• Review daily Pre-Job Briefings for completeness and submit
• Assist the project team in monitoring and reporting on production and schedule
• Draft, submit, and distribute submittals
• Assist project team with applicable permits (i.e., customer, city, utility)
• Draft, submit, and distribute RFIs
• Interface and organize project specific document control (ProCore, Viewpoint, SharePoint)
• Assist project team with large package review, releases, and management
• Draft and submit subcontracts after review and approval by the project manager
• Assist the project management group with Vista reports and data entry
• Print drawing, build job packages and deliver to field
• Occasional travel and deliveries to jobsites

Education, Skills, Experience:

Required:

• High School diploma
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Other:

• Valid Driver’s License or equivalent.

Desired:

• Forklift Operator License preferred
• Microsoft Project experience
• Previous experience in a supporting role within the construction industry
• OSHA 10

Why Work for IB Abel?

IB Abel’s 109-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associates Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.

What do We Offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities
• Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate
• A 401(k) with company matching
• Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS
• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• A progressive and flexible PTO program which grows as your tenure grows with us!

It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.