Project Administrator

Atkore International; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Project Administrator to support end-to-end project administration for the Construction & Prefabrication Services unit. You will handle job setup, insurance requirements, change orders, billings, and payroll-related tasks with attention to accuracy.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and collaboration with project managers, construction admins, and sales teams nationwide.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required; college a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Construction services experience and notary a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all project administration tasks per policy, authority, and customer needs.
• Maintain electronic filing system according to standard of work.
• Coordinate with nationwide construction admins, PMs, and sales to complete duties.
• Prepare, verify, and submit all certified payroll requirements timely and accurately.
• Support collection of past dues.
• Support audit requests.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Notary a plus

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

High School degree

Job description

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

Our Construction & Prefabrication Services (C&PS) strategic business unit is looking for a Project Administrator who will be responsible for end-to-end project administration, which includes job set up, insurance requirements, change order management, billings, facilitating and monitoring customer payment, and completing certified payroll. Our ideal candidate has strong organizational skills. We also value integrity, team spirit, and strong communication skills.

What you'll do:

• Perform all project administration tasks in compliance with company policy, delegation of authority and customer requirements.
• Maintain electronic filing system according to standard of work.
• Coordinate with construction administrators, project managers, sales managers and third-party administrators located nationwide in completing project administration duties.
• Prepare, verify, and submit all certified payroll requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support collection of past dues.
• Support audit requests.

What you'll bring:

• High School Degree required, college a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Construction services experience and notary a plus.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Develop relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Have learned the fundamentals of our company's internal software and processes.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Take full ownership of project administration duties.
• Be a valued resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist Controller and team with requests and ad hoc projects.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Provide suggestions for improvement to current processes that pertain to your responsibilities.
• Be a subject matter expert in your processes.

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)