Construction Support Specialist

Kent Companies; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer match

Scholarship opportunities for depend9

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking an on-site Administrative Specialist in Texas to support HR onboarding, IT equipment, safety records, and field coordination for active projects. This role requires construction exposure and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Responsibilities include coordinating onboarding, access control, and staff support while liaising with corporate HR and safety teams. The position demands travel readiness and a stable, full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of administrative experience, with at least 1 year in construction preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Comfortable working in a construction environment (field trailer, dust, noise, fluctuating outdoor temperatures).
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• HR & Onboarding Coordination on-site, including I-9 paperwork and pre-employment drug screens.
• Manage access requirements – badging, background checks, and security clearance.
• Assist with updating personal information for employees and notify corporate HR of hires/terminations.
• Liaise between field workers and corporate HR for policy/benefit questions.
• IT & Equipment Support: first-line for jobsite hardware/software and setup/return of devices.
• Coordinate with corporate IT to resolve larger hardware or network issues on site.
• Support Safety by distributing PPE and maintaining training records.
• Provide admin and project support to Talent team and staffing partners.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma, GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• HR & Onboarding Coordination
• Assist new hires on-site with filling out standard onboarding, I-9 paperwork, and pre-employment drug screens.
• Manage owner and general contractor site access requirements – badging, background checks, and security clearance
• Assist with employee requests to update personal information when requested (changes in address, direct deposit setup, tax withholdings, etc.).
• Notify corporate HR when new hires or terminations are scheduled.
• Act as the liaison between field workers and corporate HR for policy/benefit questions.
• IT & Equipment Support
• Serve as first-line support for jobsite hardware and software (tablets, printers, laptops, timekeeping devices, phones, and network and connectivity issues).
• Support setup and return of equipment for new and departing employees.
• Coordinate with corporate IT to resolve larger hardware or network problems in the trailer.
• Safety
• Distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory.
• Coordinate with corporate safety to maintain jobsite certification and training records.
• Administrative and Project Support
• Support Talent team and staffing partners with recruiting logistics.
• Support meeting logistics, craft housing needs, jobsite events, and any other needs for an out-of-town project setting.
• Maintain job-site office equipment, supplies and ensure a clean, functional work environment.
• Support PE/PM/Superintendent on miscellaneous projects.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This position works in a jobsite environment.

Position Type, Travel, and Work Schedule

• Travel: This position requires extensive travel and the ability to live away from home for extended periods of time (typically 3 to 6 months per project assignment) to support our active jobsites across the United States.

• Work Schedule: This role follows a standard full‑time schedule; however, additional hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Due to construction‑related demands, the position requires flexibility to work non‑typical days and irregular hours.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of administrative experience, with at least 1 year in construction preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with field crews and corporate managers.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Comfortable working in a construction environment (field trailer, dust, noise, fluctuating outdoor temperatures)

• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace.

• Ability to pass drug screening.

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now andinthe future.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities