Administrative Coordinator 1

Socket.dev; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Project Administrative Assistant to provide on-site administrative support for a large-scale data center construction project in Lenexa, KS. You will coordinate with field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and corporate teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires detail orientation, proactivity, and experience in construction administration. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and collaborative execution within a multi-billion-dollar

Qualifications

• Prior administrative support experience required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree related to the role strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support and coordinate meetings, travel, and team events.
• Support team on key projects and initiatives.
• Assist with branding and marketing materials and events.
• Support internal and external communications as needed.
• Manage expense reports, invoicing, and purchasing card transactions.
• Track budgets and prepare related reports for team and company use.
• Schedule inter-group and cross-company meetings.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree related to the role

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Printers/Scanners/AV equipment

Job description

Requisition ID:182432

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Administration

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Administrative Assistant will provide on-site administrative support for a large-scale data center construction project. This role ensures smooth coordination between field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and corporate teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in construction administration within fast-paced environments.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world‑class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position is full‑time and office‑based in Lenexa, KS. Our team is highly active, collaborative, and frequently on the move, so you’ll thrive here if you enjoy a fast‑paced environment and working with people.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day support with general administrative functions and team management needs (e.g., meeting coordination, travel support, team-building efforts, phone and email communication)
• Collaborating with and supporting team members, working on key projects and initiatives
• Providing basic design support for key company branding and marketing materials and events; helping organize and support key online media and video projects
• Helping the team with messaging, writing, editing, researching and related support for external and internal communications, as needed
• Managing key expense reports, invoicing and purchasing card transactions
• Tracking budgets and preparing related reports for team and company use
• Managing and scheduling inter-group and cross-company meetings involving department staffve tasks

Qualifications

• Prior administrative support experience required
• A bachelor's or associate’s degree related to the role strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Solid skills with peripheral technology such as printers, digital cameras, scanners and A/V equipment
• Previous track record of successfully meeting deadlines and project expectations
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, as needed
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidence of important, sensitive information and materials
• Enthusiastic team player with an interest in helping the team stay connected and working effectively together

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Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.