Administrative Assistant: Homebuilding Operations & Customer Support

Adams Homes; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Homes in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations, assist customers, lenders, and trade partners, and keep information organized. Responsibilities include answering calls, handling mail, coordinating permits, ordering documents, and maintaining permit reports.

The role requires 2+ years of office experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This on-site position offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment where reliability and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of office administrative experience preferred.
• New home builder experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Self-motivated with ability to thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming telephone calls promptly in a polite, professional manner.
• Assist customers and other team members.
• Work alongside lenders, permit authorities, title agents, and trade partners.
• Order blueprints, surveys, and other documents for homebuilding permit applications.
• Maintain an accurate permit tracking report and follow up weekly on permit applications.
• Drop off and pick up homebuilding permit applications.
• Answer questions about the organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other general information.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Oversee and assist in ordering clerical supply inventory for the model home and office.
• Handle special administrative projects and overflow work from the department, as needed.
• Welcomes clients and on-site visitors cheerfully and professionally; determines the nature of their visit and announces guests to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Office teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adams Homes in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day operations, assist customers, lenders, and trade partners, and keep information organized. Responsibilities include answering calls, handling mail, coordinating permits, ordering documents, and maintaining permit reports.

The role requires 2+ years of office experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This on-site position offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment where reliability and