Job Overview
We're looking for a Construction Operations Administrator to streamline daily operations, manage critical data and communications, and build efficient systems that reduce owner-operator administrative workload and support business growth.
Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST (40 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
Financial Administration
- Manage and process incoming supplier invoices, ensuring accurate entry and matching within job management and accounting software (WonderBuild, MYOB, and Xero).
- Support the seamless transition and integration of financial data from MYOB to Xero.
- Perform regular bank and credit card statement reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll preparation by accurately processing and submitting timesheet data.
- Handle general financial administration tasks, including bill management and payment scheduling.
Inbox and Communications Management
- Triage and manage main email inboxes, drafting routine responses and escalating critical communications when necessary.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding material orders, deliveries, and invoicing queries.
- Manage client communication touchpoints, including project progress updates and scheduling.
Project and Job Management
- Accurately enter and maintain all project-related data, including new jobs, variations, and costs, within WonderBuild.
- Process and approve team timesheets efficiently within WonderBuild.
- Generate regular job costing and profitability reports from WonderBuild to provide key business insights.
- Conduct regular data integrity checks to ensure WonderBuild remains the single source of truth for project information.
Technology and Process Improvement
- Drive the implementation and ongoing use of AI tools, such as Claude, to support process automation and systemization.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency through technology.
Documentation and Knowledge Management
- Document existing administrative and operational workflows into clear and practical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Create and maintain a searchable knowledge base containing key operational details, supplier information, and client preferences.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an administrative, financial, or operations support role, ideally within the construction or trades industry.
- Proficiency in job management software such as WonderBuild, Procore, or BuildExact, and accounting software such as MYOB and Xero.
- Demonstrated tech-savviness and a proactive approach to adopting and leveraging new technologies, including AI tools for systemization.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in financial data entry and reconciliations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for email management, supplier coordination, and client interactions.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate undocumented or informal processes into clear, structured procedures.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial administration.
- Commitment to maintaining the business's reputation and supporting growth through efficiency and systemization.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work-from-home setup
- Immediate hiring
- Health insurance coverage for eligible locations
Pay can be received in USD if you have a USD account.