Administrative Assistant

Addison Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Asheville, NC, seeks a reliable Administrative Assistant to support a construction team on a 3-6 month contract. Responsibilities include answering calls, filing, ordering supplies, and helping with onboarding and daily operations.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and customer service skills, are highly organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced construction environment. This role offers potential extension or permanent hire based on performance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional judgment with a polished, customer-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a direct, fast-paced construction environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Prior administrative experience preferred; construction industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Create, organize, and maintain physical and digital filing systems.
• Order and manage office supplies and materials.
• Perform copying, scanning, and general document management.
• Provide high-quality customer service, including handling homeowner inquiries and complaint calls.
• Support superintendents with general administrative and office tasks.
• Assist with onboarding paperwork and processes for new employees.
• Take initiative to learn new tasks and contribute to efficient daily operations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organized

Admin Experience

Construction Experience

Job description

Hours/Lunch: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (40 hours/week); overtime as needed

Please note, this is a 3-6 month contract with possible extension/permanent hire.

Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a construction team in Asheville, NC. This role provides essential administrative and customer service support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced, direct work environment.

• Answer and route incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
• Create, organize, and maintain physical and digital filing systems
• Order and manage office supplies and materials
• Perform copying, scanning, and general document management
• Provide high-quality customer service, including handling homeowner inquiries and complaint calls
• Support superintendents with general administrative and office tasks
• Assist with onboarding paperwork and processes for new employees
• Take initiative to learn new tasks and contribute to efficient daily operations

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional judgment with a polished, customer-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a direct, fast-paced construction environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Prior administrative experience preferred; construction industry experience a plus

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.