Project Administration Coordinator

Western States Fire Protection Co.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Flex Spending (FSA) and HSA

401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in South Dakota is seeking a detail-driven Project Administrative Coordinator to support data center projects. Responsibilities include managing documentation, coordinating onboarding, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Administrative or project coordination roles in construction or contracting industry preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with GC portals a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers for administrative duties across multiple projects.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for employees and subcontractors.
• Track required employee certifications for compliance.
• Manage material lien waivers and assist with payroll reporting.
• Maintain compliance with contractor portals and manage invoicing.
• Enter project data accurately and audit documentation for standards.
• Support weekly schedule updates and one-week look‑ahead uploads.
• Manage invoicing and assist with payments and collections.
• Enter project data accurately and audit uploads for GC and company standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

GC portals (Textura, Procore, GCPay)

GCPay

Job description

What we offer:

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan – Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

Western States Fire Protection is looking for a detail-driven and proactive Project Administrative Coordinator to support our hyperscale and large data center projects. This position works directly with project managers and field teams to handle all administrative, compliance, and documentation responsibilities that keep these high-profile projects running efficiently. You’ll be the go-to person for ensuring our project records, reports, and submissions stay organized, compliant, and up to date.

Project & Team Support

• Partner with project managers to handle daily administrative duties across multiple data center projects.
• Coordinate all badging, background checks, drug screenings, and onboarding activities for employees and subcontractors.
• Track and maintain all required employee certifications to ensure compliance with project and safety requirements.
• Schedule and process orientation requests for field teams starting or finishing on job sites.

Documentation & Compliance

• Manage and upload material lien waivers, ensuring vendors and suppliers are current and accurate each week.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting and submission for large-scale projects.
• Maintain compliance with general contractor portals, including daily report uploads, safety documentation (Safe Starts, equipment inspections, etc.), and other required records.
• Support project managers with weekly schedule updates and one-week look-ahead uploads.
• Manage project invoicing and ensure timely billing and collections.
• Work with accounting and project managers to track payments and resolve billing discrepancies.

Data Entry & Reporting

• Enter project data accurately and maintain organized records across multiple systems.
• Audit documentation to confirm that all project uploads and reports meet GC and company standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Administrative or project coordination roles in construction or contracting industry preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with GC portals such as Textura, Procore, GCPay, or similar systems a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

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