Office Manager

B. Benton & Co. LLC; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Benton & Co. LLC is seeking a highly organized and proactive operations/office manager to oversee day-to-day operations. You will manage office duties, job coordination, and financial tracking while ensuring the efficient functioning of the business. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the construction trades industry, strong organizational skills, and is comfortable implementing new technologies. This leadership role is vital for maintaining productivity and quality within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the construction trades industry.
• Experience with job costing, invoicing, financial tracking.
• Comfortable with implementing new technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly.
• Track all active job costs, manage invoicing, billing and collections.
• Build, improve and enforce standard operating procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team cooperation

Job description

B. Benton & Co. LLC is a growing heavy civil contractor serving both public and private-sector clients across various project sizes. Based in North Carolina, we operate in areas including Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, Morehead City, Havelock, and New Bern. Specializing in diversified infrastructure and utilities contracting services, we cater to commercial, industrial, and government markets.

Role Description

B. Benton & Co. LLC is looking for a highly organized, proactive operations/office manager to take ownership of our day-to-day operations, streamline systems and keep projects and finances running smoothly.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing office operations, job coordination, financial tracking and communication between the field, clients and ownership. The right person will bring structure, accountability, and efficiency to the business – freeing up the owner to focus on growth and field execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly
• Track all active job costs, manage invoicing, billing and collections
• Work closely with bookkeeping/accounting to ensure accuracy
• Build, improve and enforce standard operating procedures
• Identify inefficiencies and proactively improve workflows
• Maintain organized records for all jobs and operations
• Ensure a high level of professionalism and responsiveness
• Assist with onboarding employees and subcontractors
• Manage insurance certificates, licenses and compliance paperwork

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the construction trades industry
• Experience with job costing, invoicing, financial tracking
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with implementing new technologies and systems
• Works well with others in a team environment
• Proactive with high attention to detail to produce quality work
• Federal contracting experience is a plus, but not required