Construction Project Assistant: Admin & Coordination Pro

STO Building Group; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking an administrative assistant to support project teams by organizing and filing contracts, POs, insurance, and closeout documents. You will prepare meeting agendas, transcribe minutes, and assist with bids and change orders.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, at least two years in an admin role, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Construction experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ secretarial or administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Team player who supports coworkers and customers.
• Ability to perform duties safely; previous construction admin experience preferred.
• Post-high school admin training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file project documents including contracts, POs, insurance, warranties, and closeout records.
• Prepare agendas and transcribe minutes for preconstruction meetings.
• Coordinate with project managers to set shop drawing milestones and approvals.
• Assist in bidding, scope development for trade contractors, and change orders.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Excellent written and verbal comunicat

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking and prioritization

Team player

Ability to work safely

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years post high school administrative training

Construction admin experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Layton Construction is seeking an administrative assistant to support project teams by organizing and filing contracts, POs, insurance, and closeout documents. You will prepare meeting agendas, transcribe minutes, and assist with bids and change orders.

Ideal candidates have strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, at least two years in an admin role, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Construction experience preferred.