Project Administrator

Ajax Building Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 6

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a detail-oriented Project Administrator to support project teams with contracts, insurance compliance, and documentation.

You will work with project management, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to process bids, change orders, pay applications, and records, maintaining accurate files and clear communication in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; administrative or business coursework preferred.
• Prior administrative experience in commercial construction is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office technology.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and track subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Review subcontractor certificates of insurance and coordinate follow-up on missing or noncompliant documentation.
• Review and track subcontractor security documentation, including bonds and letters of credit.
• Prepare and distribute bid packages and addenda for construction management projects.
• Prepare, process, and distribute owner pay applications and owner change orders.
• Draft and distribute project correspondence and other administrative documentation.
• Create, update, and distribute project directories and contact lists.
• Maintain accurate project records per filing and document-control procedures.
• Coordinate project closeout, archival, and record-retention documentation.
• Follow up with subcontractors and vendors regarding outstanding documentation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Notary preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Administrative coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

SUMMARY

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented Project Administrator. The Project Administrator provides administrative and documentation support to project teams, helping ensure contracts, insurance requirements, project correspondence, financial documentation, and records are processed accurately and efficiently.

This role works closely with project management, field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments to support day-to-day project operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare, distribute, and track subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders

Review subcontractor certificates of insurance and coordinate follow-up on missing or noncompliant documentation

Review and track subcontractor security documentation, including bonds and letters of credit

Prepare and distribute bid packages and addenda for construction management projects

Prepare, process, and distribute owner pay applications and owner change orders

Draft and distribute project correspondence and other administrative documentation

Create, update, and distribute project directories and contact lists

Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy project records in accordance with company filing and document-control procedures

Coordinate project closeout, archival, and record-retention documentation as needed

Follow up with subcontractors and vendors regarding outstanding contracts, purchase orders, insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documentation

Support project teams with document routing, tracking, reporting, and general administrative needs

Coordinate the preparation and distribution of project materials to regional and jobsite offices

Perform notary services for pay applications, bids, and other project documents, as applicable

Communicate professionally with project teams, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments

Assist with additional administrative and project-related responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional administrative or business coursework preferred

Prior administrative experience required; experience within the commercial construction industry strongly preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office technology

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain organized and complete project records

Professional and effective communication skills when working with individuals at all levels of an organization

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Proactive, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a project team

Current notary commission preferred, or willingness to obtain one if required

ABOUT AJAX

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K-12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets-giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.

At Ajax, you'll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group's $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT:

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest,PavariniConstruction Co.,PavariniMcGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employeeslocatedin offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. Weprovidea complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructabilityreviewand aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision atstobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.