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About Us
nIrby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.
nIrby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.
nWhen you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.
nIrby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).
nBuild your career at Irby Construction.
nAbout this Role
nThe Operations and Finance Specialist is an individual contributor role responsible for supporting office operations, financial reporting, process coordination, and administrative activities in a fast-paced, field-based utility construction environment. This position works closely with operations leadership and corporate departments to help ensure financial accuracy, process efficiency, and reliable administrative support across transmission projects statewide.
nThis role requires a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple priorities, maintaining accurate information, and supporting a large workforce and dynamic operational demands.
nWhat You'll Do
nnnPrepare, analyze, and present weekly labor and equipment reports, including direct job costs.
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nnSupport operations leadership with budgeting, cost tracking, job profitability, and variance analysis.
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nnTrack labor productivity, equipment utilization, and overhead allocation, and flag significant variances for review.
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nnSupport the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities.
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nnProcess and review accounts payable and job cost information in accordance with established internal controls.
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nnIdentify financial trends, discrepancies, and unusual variances, and communicate findings to leadership for review.
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nnReview P&L statements and project cost reports and provide supporting information for leadership decision-making.
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nnDocument office and operational processes and support improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
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nnFollow and maintain standardized workflows for reporting, payroll support, procurement, and project tracking.
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nnPerform assigned work in accordance with company policies, contractual requirements, and utility client expectations.
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nnSupport continuous improvement initiatives across operations and administration.
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nnProvide day-to-day administrative and reporting support to field and office personnel.
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nnHelp maintain clear procedures, deadlines, and documentation standards for assigned processes.
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nnContribute to a responsive, service-oriented office environment.
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nnAssist with training and onboarding employees on office processes, systems, and reporting requirements.
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nnServe as a point of contact between field operations and corporate departments for assigned administrative and reporting matters.
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nnCoordinate with HR, safety, accounting, and operations teams.
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nnSupport workforce planning, onboarding logistics, and personnel tracking.
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nnAssist leadership with operational initiatives, special projects, and information requests.
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nnManage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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nnCoordinate assigned daily office operations and administrative activities.
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nnProcess and track payroll inputs, vendor invoices, and purchase orders, and follow up on discrepancies as needed.
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nnMaintain accurate documentation and reporting systems.
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nnSupport audit readiness and internal reviews.
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n nWhat You'll Bring
nnn3+ years of experience in office administration, finance or accounting support, project coordination, or operations support.
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nnExperience supporting cross-functional teams and coordinating with field operations.
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nnStrong analytical skills and working knowledge of financial and job cost information.
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nnProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and financial reporting tools.
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nnExperience using ERP systems and working with job cost data.
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nnAbility to interpret financial statements and project cost reports.
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n nPreferred
nnnBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
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nnExperience in construction, utilities, or field-based operations.
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nnAdvanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, data analysis).
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nnExperience supporting transmission, T&D, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
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nnExperience supporting process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives.
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n nPhysical Qualifications
nnnPrimarily office-based environment with frequent coordination with field operations.
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nnAbility to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
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nnOccasional travel to field locations or corporate offices as needed.
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nnAbility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (e.g., files, office materials).
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nnReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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n nWhat You'll Get
nnnComprehensive Medical Coverage– Multiple BCBS medical plan options, all with in-network preventive care covered at no cost, the same nationwide provider network, and access to virtual care for primary care, dermatology, general medical needs, and mental health support.
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nnPrescription Drug Coverageincluded with all medical plans, plus tools and advocacy support to help manage healthcare costs.
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nnDental & Vision Coverage– Dental plans with 100% coverage for preventive care and orthodontia options for adults and children, plus vision coverage with annual exams and frame allowances.
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nnHealth Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts– HSA options with Fidelity, Healthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSA (up to $7,500) to help you save on eligible healthcare and dependent expenses.
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nn401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match– Immediate eligibility and vesting, with a company match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3% (up to 4.5% total match).
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nnLife & Disability Insurance– Company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage, plus optional supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents. Short-term and long-term disability coverage helps protect your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)– Confidential mental health, financial, family, and wellbeing support available at no cost to you and your household.
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nnVoluntary Benefits– Optional accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, home/auto insurance, and long-term care coverage.
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nnEmployee Discounts & Community Support– Access to exclusive employee discounts and participation inQuanta Cares, a disaster relief fund supporting employees and families during times of need.
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer
nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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nCategoryAccounting & Finance
nPosition TypeFull-Time Regular
nLocationUS-SC-Lexington
Worksite address
lexington, SC, 29071, US
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