Construction Administrative Assistant & Project Coordinator

constructionresources; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Construction Resources is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support for project coordination, documentation control, and internal communications. You will work closely with design, operations, and field teams to ensure accurate records and timely submissions.

The ideal candidate has construction or homebuilding experience, can read cabinet plans, and assist with takeoffs and estimating. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or additional administrative training preferred.
• 2+ years in administrative, coordinator, or project support role preferred.
• Background in construction, homebuilding, or related trades preferred.
• Experience reading cabinet plans and project drawings.
• Basic knowledge of material takeoffs and estimating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with compliance, insurance, or contract documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route incoming phone calls; manage emails and correspondence professionally and timely.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute documents including reports, presentations, memos, and forms.
• Create, request, maintain, and submit insurance docs, payrolls, compliance records, and contract docs.
• Track and support contracts and change orders with project teams.
• Log and maintain preconstruction submittals from internal team members.
• Follow up on submitted samples, bids, specs, and related docs for completeness.
• Interpret and review cabinet plans and project drawings; assist with takeoffs and estimating.
• Maintain organized filing systems for project accuracy and compliance.
• Provide general admin and project coordination support for daily operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Collaboration

Customer service

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or administrative training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Construction Resources is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support for project coordination, documentation control, and internal communications. You will work closely with design, operations, and field teams to ensure accurate records and timely submissions.

The ideal candidate has construction or homebuilding experience, can read cabinet plans, and assist with takeoffs and estimating. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.