Administrative Assistant - Project

Turner Construction Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSA/HSA

Identity protection

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a project-based team on a busy construction site. You will handle daily administrative tasks, calendar management, and essential office operations.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication. This on-site position offers a salaried non-exempt status with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with at least 1 year of admin support experience.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service and administrative support to project team.
• Process invoices, mail, filings, and other day-to-day administrative items.
• Manage project calendar, meetings, and contact lists; assist with travel arrangements.
• Prepare memos, emails, and project documents; maintain filing systems.
• Support on-site operations and coordinate with IS and other teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Division: New York North

Project Location(s): Buffalo, NY 14201 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Administrative Support

Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 42,000.00 - 57,000.00USD annualized.

Position Description:Conduct daily administrative tasks and provide administrative support to a construction site project-based team.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional customer service and positive interactions while providing administrative services to construction site project-based team.
• Process day-to-day administrative items; mail, overnight mailings, photocopying, filing, sending faxes, phone list updates, process invoices, and order business cards.
• Daily management of project calendar, meeting schedule, and project contacts.Process expense reports for Project Executive and/or Manager.
• Set up process and administer project-specific tools and materials, such as project calendar program, conference rooms, and parking/access cards.
• Prepare written correspondence for project staff (e.g., memos, emails, presentations, and other project-specific documents).
• Create and maintain project organizational and seating charts.
• Coordinate travel reservations, business accommodations, itineraries, and agendas.
• Organize project-related meetings (e.g., agenda, schedule, and logistics), assist with meetings, and record, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Assist with general office inquiries from staff, clients, customers, and others; provide proactive escalation as appropriate.
• Embrace company culture, values, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) activities.
• In collaboration with Project Manager, establish and maintain protocols for project site visitors.
• Promote right environment through professional interactions with owners, project team management, Joint Venture Partners, and vendors.
• Provide support ad hoc requests related to various onsite technical issues affecting work productivity (e.g., Internet access, copier issues) or coordinate with Information Systems (IS) team as needed.
• Conduct project specific orientation and transitions for project staff.
• Maintain organized project filing system and coordinate document retrieval schedules.
• Order supplies to support project office needs.
• Contribute new ideas for continuous improvement and effectiveness of Administrative Services (AS) team within project and share recommendations with overall job family.
• Assist with special projects and coordinate events.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $42,000 - $57,000 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness-benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 1 year of relevant administrative assistant experience in construction, or other related industry, required
• College degree and/or relevant administrative skills certification, a plus
• High degree of detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Maintain confidential information
• Work with some direction and oversight, and as part of team
• Approachable, proactive, positive, and professional attitude
• Professional verbal communication and written business communication skills
• Able to conduct research and proofread
• Exhibit active listening skills and follow through on commitments
• Good judgment to solve problems, escal ...
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft suite of applications, collaborative meeting platforms, and general office equipment
• Commissioned Notary Public, a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee performs work on-site at a construction site project-based office setting, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a construction site project-based office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in a construction site project-based office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction site work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.