Administrative Assistant III

Are you an administrative professional looking to join an organization with a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture? EPI Power is hiring an Administrative Assistant III to provide support to members of the EPI leadership team. The Administrative Assistant III plays a crucial role in keeping the business unit organized and running smoothly. This role will work out of The Weitz Company office in downtown Des Moines Monday - Friday during standard business hours. If you take pride in providing an excellent level of support to an organization and company leaders, this could be a great fit for you!

EPI Power, LLC ("EPI") is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Provide excellent administrative support to the Vice President, Operations Director, and overall business unit
• Accurately prepare and review reports, memos, and routine correspondence on behalf of the business including items that are confidential in nature
• Prepare notes and presentations for staff meetings
• Input data and update documents and contracts
• Maintain accurate records, business licenses, organizational charts, manpower staffing charts, and owner contract files
• Coordinate events, meetings, and travel arrangements for team members
• Communication information in a professional and timely manner
• Support day-to-day efforts of the workforce development team in supporting field operations with a highly skilled craft employee
• Develop and deliver structured training programs for electricians, apprentices, foremen, and general foremen
• Partner with field leadership to identify skill gaps and training needs
  
• Support foremen and general foremen in improving crew performance

• Coordinate planning and logistics for craft initiatives; such as hands-on skill assessments, technical training, and leadership development

• Accurately capture EPI workforce data to evaluate effectiveness of programming and to analyze technical skill gaps for both new hires and existing employees in alignment with construction industry workforce trends
  
• Maintain accurate records of completed compliance and development certificates
• Collaborate with recruitment team to aid craft pipeline through partnerships and job fairs

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in workforce development, training, or electrical construction-related position required
• Familiarity with electrical construction or skilled trades experience is highly desired
• Associate's degree in a related field such as workforce development, human resources, education/learning, or electrical construction management is required - an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills:

• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Possess a high degree of self-motivation and professionalism
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Technology:

• Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to construction project sites, partnership facilities, or events
• Some evening or weekend availability will be required for various events
• Being bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
  
  
  

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