Construction Site Admin & Payroll Clerk

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Construction Site Clerk to manage day-to-day field administration from the active project site.

You will handle payroll processing, track equipment hours, and maintain rigorous document control, serving as the central administrative hub on site. Responsibilities include entering labor hours for weekly payroll, logging equipment usage, updating field drawings, and coordinating on-site onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training in construction management or accounting is a plus.
• 1–2 years of clerical or administrative experience, ideally on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll: collect, verify, and input daily labor hours for field crews into the payroll system for weekly processing.
• Track equipment hours: record active operation and idle hours for heavy machinery and assign costs to correct job codes.
• Manage project documents: organize, distribute, and archive RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes.
• Process new hires: coordinate on-site onboarding and ensure all employment paperwork is complete.
• Verify safety credentials: review and log safety certifications (e.g., OSHA cards) and update site timekeeping systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Equipment tracking

Document control

On-site onboarding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in construction management or accounting

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Construction Site Clerk to manage day-to-day field administration from the active project site.

You will handle payroll processing, track equipment hours, and maintain rigorous document control, serving as the central administrative hub on site. Responsibilities include entering labor hours for weekly payroll, logging equipment usage, updating field drawings, and coordinating on-site onboarding.