Mandarin-Speaking Construction Admin — Onsite Phoenix

Greenberry; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Greenberry Industrial is seeking a Construction Administrator / Mandarin Interpreter to support a large semiconductor project in Phoenix, AZ. The role blends interpretation, project documentation, and administrative duties to ensure smooth field operations and clear communication among English- and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Mandarin with strong organizational skills, 3+ years in construction administration, and the ability to work onsite full-time

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese with the ability to interpret and translate professionally in a construction environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of administrative experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Phoenix, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal and written interpretation between English-speaking and Mandarin-speaking personnel.
• Assist project managers, construction leaders, field supervision, client representatives, and subcontractors during client meetings and daily interactions.
• Translate correspondence, project communications, reports, safety information, procedural documents, and meeting notes as required.
• Facilitate clear communication regarding project expectations, work activities, quality requirements, safety procedures, and administrative processes.
• Support onboarding discussions, workforce communications, and project-related meetings involving Mandarin-speaking personnel.
• Provide administrative support to project management, site leadership, and field supervision teams.
• Maintain project records, logs, correspondence, and site documentation.
• Coordinate and prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and project communications.
• Assist with document control, file management, distribution lists, and project tracking logs.
• Support daily office operations and provide administrative assistance as required to maintain efficient project execution.
• Collect, review, and reconcile employee time sheets and timekeeping records.
• Verify labor hours, attendance records, and workforce reports for accuracy.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections with supervisors and employees.
• Prepare and distribute labor reports, manpower tracking reports, and workforce summaries.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring accurate and timely submission of timekeeping documentation.
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll-related records.
• Assist construction leadership with preparation and distribution of Daily construction reports, workforce and manpower reports, productivity tracking reports, site activity summaries, schedule updates, and client-requested reports.
• Compile information from field supervisors and project leaders into organized project documentation.
• Track project metrics, action items, and ongoing field activities.
• Support the Quality Control team with documentation management and recordkeeping.
• Maintain inspection logs, turnover documentation, testing records, punch lists, and quality reports.
• Organize quality records in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Assist with document tracking during audits, inspections, and project turnover activities.
• Coordinate collection and distribution of quality-related documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist project personnel with scheduling meetings and coordinating project communications.
• Manage visitor logs, meeting logistics, and conference room scheduling.
• Track project deliverables, action items, and administrative deadlines.
• Interface with client representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Support onboarding, orientation scheduling, and project access processes for employees and visitors.
• Assist with procurement tracking, material receiving documentation, and miscellaneous project administrative activities.

Skills

English

Mandarin Chinese

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Viewpoint

SharePoint

Job description

Greenberry Industrial is seeking a Construction Administrator / Mandarin Interpreter to support a large semiconductor project in Phoenix, AZ. The role blends interpretation, project documentation, and administrative duties to ensure smooth field operations and clear communication among English- and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Mandarin with strong organizational skills, 3+ years in construction administration, and the ability to work onsite full-time