Construction Administrative Assistant

NPL Construction Co.; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Centuri Group in Yorktown, Virginia, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support accounting and clerical duties. The role involves data entry, preparing documents, filing, and coordinating day-to-day office tasks to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of administrative experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years prior administration experience.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and support accounting and related clerical functions.
• Prepare and format correspondence, memos, reports, and other business documents.
• Maintain organized filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems to support efficient operations.
• Cross-train with team members to provide consistent administrative coverage.
• Answer and route incoming calls with professional and responsive assistance.
• Coordinate day-to-day office administration, calendar management, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical work

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

Our Administrative Assistant provides administrative support by performing various administrative, accounting and clerical duties requiring general knowledge of office routine and an understanding of the organization, programs and procedures related to the work in the department.

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate data entry and support accounting and related clerical functions.
• Prepare and format correspondence, memos, reports, and other business documents.
• Maintain organized filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems to support efficient operations.
• Cross-train with team members to provide consistent administrative coverage and support.
• Answer and route incoming calls while providing professional and responsive assistance.
• Coordinate day-to-day office administration, including calendar management, invoice processing, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and ordering office supplies.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, packages, deliveries, and other materials.
• Provide administrative support to construction supervisors and operational teams as needed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate documentation and records related to customer and field operations.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

What You’ll Have

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years prior administration experience

What You’ll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!