Operations & Sales Associate

Harris Water Main & Sewer Contractors is looking for a sharp, driven associate to work directly alongside our VP, a hands-on leader overseeing sales and operations across a tight-knit team. This isn't a traditional admin role. You'll be embedded in a real operation, learning the business from the inside, and doing whatever it takes to keep the VP operating at full capacity. If you're organized, self-directed, and hungry to build a career in a niche industry, this is a rare opportunity.What You'll DoManage the VP's calendar and coordinate internal and external meetingsDraft and manage client communications — follow-ups, status updates, and general correspondenceGenerate proposals and assist with bid-related documentation as neededCoordinate with field crews on scheduling, logistics, and daily updatesAssist with material ordering and vendor follow-upProduce various reports — operational, financial, project-related, and executive summariesProvide broad support that keeps the VP focused on high-priority workWhat We're Looking ForPolished written communication — clear, concise, and professionalStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams at onceSelf-directed — you figure things out without needing constant hand-holdingComfortable in a fast-moving, hands-on environmentProficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)Genuinely curious about AI tools and how to use them — we're actively integrating AI across our operations and want someone who embraces that, not runs from itNo industry experience required — we'll teach you everything about the business. What we can't teach is drive, organization, and the ability to figure things outWhy Harris We've been operating in NYC for over 100 years. This isn't a role where you'll be managing calendar invites all day — you'll be embedded in a real operation doing work that directly impacts how the business runs. This role has a real growth path. The right person won't be doing this job in three years — they'll have grown into something bigger.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.