IRA Field Operations Administrator

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an IRA Field Operations Administrator to support IRA compliance, training, and implementation across projects and operating groups. You will guide IRA administrators, project teams, and trade partners with training and problem-solving to ensure IRA requirements are executed effectively.

The role includes coordinating with the Prevailing Wage team, facilitating sessions for new IRA administrators, and providing ongoing project support.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in administrative support.
• Minimum two years in construction or related industry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Project management, leadership and general business skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Minimum two years in an administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• IRA Admin Support & Guidance and serve as primary point of contact for IRA questions.
• Support training delivery and coordination for IRA Admin across groups.
• Deliver onsite training and participate in foreman/superintendent summits.
• Track, document, and maintain training completion records.
• Communicate IRA updates and guidance to admins and partners.
• Travel monthly during peak seasons to support project teams and training.

Skills

Administrative support

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Active listening

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

IRA Field Operations Administrator

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an IRA Field Operations Administrator role is responsible for supporting IRA compliance, training, and implementation efforts across projects and operating groups. This role serves as a key resource for IRA administrators, project teams, and trade partners by providing guidance, training, and problem-solving assistance to ensure successful execution of IRA requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• IRA Admin Support & Guidance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for IRA-related questions, including:
  • Passport and LCP Tracker support
  • Trade partner coordination
  • Prevailing wage and reporting requirements
• Provide ongoing support to project teams to ensure compliance with IRA requirements
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues across projects

Training & Development

• Support Implementation Leads with IRA Admin training delivery and coordination
• Facilitate training sessions for new IRA administrators across E&I groups
• Assist in training superintendents and foremen on IRA requirements onsite
  • Participate in and support training efforts at foreman and superintendent summits
• Track, document, and maintain accurate records of training completion
• Continuously update training materials to reflect changes in guidance or processes

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate IRA updates, process changes, and guidance to all IRA admins
• Partner with the Prevailing Wage team to:
  • Share reporting updates
  • Communicate new requirements and expectations
• Serve as a liaison between IRA teams, project teams, and operating groups

Travel & Field Engagement

• Travel monthly during peak seasons (spring and summer) to:
• Support project teams
• Deliver onsite training
• Provide hands‑on assistance
• Maintain minimal travel expectations during fall and winter months

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of four years' experience in administrative support

• Minimum of two years' experience in construction or related industry

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Project management, leadership and general business skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Minimum of two years in an administrative support role

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

• Dental plan

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Gym Membership Discount Program

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The base pay range for this role is $32.00 an hour MIN - $43.57 an hour MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.