Office Manager

Dotson Electric Company | Bowling Green, KY

Dotson Electric Company is a commercial electrical contractor based in Kentucky, specializing in large-scale commercial projects across the United States. We take on jobs where precision, safety, and execution matter most. Behind every successful jobsite is a support structure that keeps field operations running smoothly - from safety equipment and licensing to insurance coordination and logistics. We’re looking for someone who thrives on organization, solves operational problems before they become field interruptions, and understands that great execution starts with great support.

If you’re detail-oriented, and ready to be the operational backbone that helps our field teams do what they do best, Dotson Electric is built for people like you.

• Reporting to the Leadership Team, this role will work to support field and internal operations smoothly
• Support Human Resources with onboarding, people and time reporting, and other administrative tasks
• Coordinate safety compliance — Track OSHA requirements, manage safety equipment inventory, facilitate certifications and training
• Handle insurance documentation — Process certificates of insurance, track project-specific requirements, coordinate with insurance eligibility
• Manage equipment and fleet logistics — Coordinate tool and equipment deployment, track maintenance schedules, solve logistics issues
• Support project operations — Work directly with the Project Controller on operational coordination, reporting, and internal communications
• Provide administrative support to ownership — Manage travel logistics, calendar coordination, and executive-level administrative tasks
• Bridge field and office — Translate field needs into office actions and vice versa

• 3-5 years administrative, operations, or project coordination experience
• Construction, electrical, or industrial environment experience strongly preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish HIGHLY preferred — you will communicate daily with Spanish‑speaking field crews
• Experience managing multi‑state compliance or licensing is a major plus
• Proven track record staying organized under pressure with multiple competing priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace
• Experience with Quick Books, construction management software, or project tracking systems preferred
• Comfortable learning new software quickly — Fieldwire, Procore, compliance platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication in both English and Spanish
• Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑through on deadlines and commitments

• You anticipate problems before they happen and solve them proactively
• Strong communicator who can translate between field crews and office operations
• Self‑starter who doesn’t need constant oversight — you see what needs doing and do it
• Adaptable — construction schedules shift, priorities change, and you handle it
• Professional presence — you represent Dotson in interactions with vendors, brokers, and licensing agencies
• Team player who understands your role is to make other people’s jobs easier

• Compensation & Benefits: $60,000–$65,000 based on experience | Health insurance, PTO, paid holidays
• Professional growth opportunity — this role reports to our Project Controller and offers exposure to project financial analysis and operational controls. For candidates with accounting or finance interest, this can serve as a development path toward project controls responsibilities
• Business continuity role — you’ll work directly with 30‑year industry veterans and learn institutional knowledge that makes you invaluable
• Impact — your work directly affects field safety, project success, and company efficiency
• Stable schedule — office‑based role in Bowling Green, no overnight travel required
• Growing company — established contractor with steady project pipeline and expansion opportunities

This position serves as a pivotal connection between field operations and corporate functions. You ensure seamless coordination across safety compliance, multi‑state licensing,…