Office Administrator – Construction

Skilled-Trades-Partners; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners in Lexington, KY seeks a detail-oriented Office Administrator for a direct-hire role supporting both office and field operations. You’ll handle payroll basics, CRM work, HR tasks, and purchasing while coordinating with field teams and keeping records up to date.

Strong software skills, organizational prowess, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are essential. Construction industry experience is a strong plus; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration or construction administration
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technology
• Experience with multiple software platforms and systems
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• MEP or construction admin experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and occasional travel
• Ability to pass a drug screen

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll administration and timecard tracking
• Work within CRM and multiple internal software platforms
• Support onboarding and HR-related tasks
• Assist with small purchasing for field teams
• Help monitor and audit company vehicle fleet
• Maintain organized records for employees, projects, operations
• Communicate with field employees, supervisors, and office staff
• Resolve administrative issues and follow up on information
• Travel to local jobsites in company vehicle as needed
• Provide general admin and operational support

Skills

Payroll administration

CRM software

Timecard tracking

Multi-software proficiency

Organization

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Payroll software

Job description

Office Administrator – Construction

Lexington, KY
$50,000–$60,000 Salary | Direct Hire

Skilled Trades Partners is seeking a tech-savvy Office Administrator for a direct-hire opportunity with an established fire protection contractor in Lexington, KY.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced administrative role supporting both the office and field operations. We’re looking for someone who is organized, comfortable learning and working across multiple software platforms, and willing to jump in wherever needed to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Experience working for an MEP, mechanical, fire protection, plumbing, pipefitting, or similar construction contractor would be a strong plus.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with payroll administration and track down outstanding employee timecards
• Work within the company CRM and several other internal software platforms
• Support employee onboarding and basic HR-related administrative tasks
• Assist with small purchasing requests from field teams
• Help monitor and audit the company vehicle fleet
• Maintain organized employee, project, and operational records
• Communicate regularly with field employees, supervisors, and office personnel
• Help resolve administrative issues and follow up on outstanding information
• Occasionally travel to local jobsites using a company vehicle when needed
• Provide general administrative and operational support across the business

What We’re Looking For

• Previous office administration, operations, or construction administrative experience
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new technology
• Comfortable working across multiple software programs and systems
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable following up with employees and field personnel to obtain needed information
• Professional communication and problem-solving skills
• MEP or construction industry experience strongly preferred
• Fire protection, sprinkler fitting, pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical industry experience is a major plus
• Valid driver’s license and ability to occasionally travel to local jobsites
• Ability to pass a drug screen

Compensation & Opportunity

• $50,000–$60,000 salary, based on experience
• Permanent, direct-hire position
• Opportunity to work closely with both office and field operations
• Long-term opportunity with an established fire protection contractor
• Additional benefits discussed during the interview process