Job Description
Job Title: Construction Administrative Assistant Job Description As a Construction Administrative Assistant, you will serve as the key liaison between the team and the owner, ensuring smooth communication and coordination. You will manage the permitting process, assist with pre-construction tasks, and provide essential administrative support to the construction team.
Job Requirements - 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, such as a project manager assistant.
- Pre-construction experience, including permits, splitting lots, and predevelopment, is highly desirable.
- A degree is nice to have but not required.
- Exposure to accounting software like YARDY is a plus but not necessary.
Responsibilities - Coordinate and manage the permitting process for all construction projects, including new home construction and renovations.
- Work with local municipalities and governing bodies to ensure that all necessary permits are obtained in a timely manner.
- Track the status of permits and follow up as needed to prevent delays in project start times.
- Assist in the preparation and organization of pre-construction documents, plans, and schedules.
- Ensure that all pre-construction tasks, such as site assessments and utility coordination, are completed prior to the start of the project.
- Work with project managers to confirm that all necessary materials and resources are available for the commencement of construction.
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Construction and the construction team, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining project documentation.
- Facilitate communication between different departments and external stakeholders to ensure that everyone is aligned on project goals and timelines.
- Assist in coordinating and tracking project budgets, timelines, and milestones.
- Proactively follow up with team members, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all tasks are completed on schedule.
- Maintain a detailed task list and project calendar to track progress and identify any potential delays.
Essential Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong administrative support and project coordination skills.
- Experience in project management and construction administration.
- Highly organized with the ability to go above and beyond to ensure project success.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to hold people accountable.
Work Environment You will work from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break. The team consists of the Director of Construction, 4 Project Managers, and 1 Estimator, whom you will support. The work environment is fun and dynamic, featuring a beer tap in the kitchen. The company offers competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
•Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
•Health, dental, and vision insurance.
•Paid time off and holidays.
•Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 2025.
About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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