Construction Assistant

Date: Apr 3, 2025

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN, US, 55445

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

Perform office duties related o the replacement of the gas system including permit applications, customer notifications, paperwork and contractor invoicing, monitors work progress and schedules and communicates with internal customers to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties:

Receives invoices from contractors, obtains approval from supervisor and releases Purchase Order for payment ensuring accuracy

Performs various clerical duties including data entry, office supply ordering and inventory control, mail distribution, office equipment maintenance, record keeping and filing to support department and division business objectives

Assists Construction Inspectors in paperwork including locating sewer lateral verification

Works with Permit Department to file for mechanical permits when necessary

Assists Scheduler/routers in written notification of upcoming projects to our customers

Process expense reports for Inspector group

Education Description:

Requires two years of post-secondary education in business administration or a combination of education and related experience providing equivalent competencies

Requires two years of progressively responsible customer service experience that includes the use of required mainframe and PC computer systems

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 04/03/2025

Posting End Date: 04/12/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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