Commercial Project Administrative Assistant

Morton Buildings, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 41,360 - 45,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP Retirement Program which makes你an

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Project Administrative Assistant to support project managers, engineers, and superintendents with essential admin tasks from concept to completion.

The role requires an associate degree or 3 years of experience, strong organization, and proficient MS Office skills. It offers full-time employment with competitive benefits and an ESOP retirement program.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years of industry experience.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow through.
• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks for the department, creating new vendors for designBuild and Commercial projects, and processing purchase orders and invoices.
• Oversees the AIA process, completing payment applications, maintaining records, and providing reports as requested.
• Provides departmental support, processing lien waivers, maintaining vehicle records, preparing expense reports, tracking per diem requests, scheduling department meetings and trainings, and preparing department metrics as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree or 3 years of industry experience

Job description

Commercial Project Administrative Assistant

Job Category: Office

Requisition Number: COMME009622

• Posted : July 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Morton, IL 615500399, USA

Description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Commercial Project Assistant is a full-time position responsible for supporting the project managers, project engineers, and superintendents with administrative tasks, interfacing with the entire construction team from concept to completion.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks for the department, creating new vendors for designBuild and Commercial projects, and processing purchase orders and invoices.


• Oversees the AIA process, completing payment applications, maintaining records, and providing reports as requested.


• Provides departmental support, processing lien waivers, maintaining vehicle records, preparing expense reports, tracking per diem requests, scheduling department meetings and trainings, and preparing department metrics as requested.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree or 3 years of industry experience


• Highly organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow through


• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Annual compensation range at $41,360 to $45,860


• Life Insurance


• Paid holidays


• Paid vacation


• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to pre-employment screenings which includes a drug screen and background check.

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