Construction Administrative Assistant

Lbbi10; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders is seeking a Construction Administrative Assistant to support the Bridge Manager and construction team from its Lake Charles, LA base. The role emphasizes efficient office operations, document control, and timely communication for bridge and roadway construction activities.

Required are a high school diploma and 2+ years in administration; construction/engineering exposure is preferred, and English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of administrative experience.
• Experience with construction, engineering, or related project-based environment is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support: schedule meetings, prepare correspondence, organize files, maintain project documentation.
• Serve as communication liaison between office staff, field personnel, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and project binders for meetings.
• Perform general office duties: ordering supplies, managing mail, maintaining equipment, onboarding personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Adaptability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Construction Administrative Assistant

Full Time Clerical Lake Charles, LA, US

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is design ing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and ap proaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Purpose/Summary

The Construction Administrative Assistant is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by providing high‑quality administrative, documentation, and coordination support to the Bridge Manager and construction team. This role ensures efficient office operations, accurate project recordkeeping, and timely communication essential to the successful delivery of bridge and roadway construction activities.

Location

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, organizing files, and maintaining project documentation.
• Serve as a communication liaison between office staff, field personnel, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow.
• Assist with preparing presentations, reports, spreadsheets, and project binders for internal and external meetings.
• Perform general office duties including ordering supplies, managing mail, maintaining office equipment, and supporting onboarding of project personnel.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations.

Qualifications

At a minimum, the Construction Administrative Assistant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of administrative experience. Experience with construction, engineering, or related project‑based environment is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Disclosure

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements, as deemed appropriate. This job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. Employment is “at-will,” and either the employee or the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.