Project Administrator

Prime Controls Lp; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

FSA

Generous PTO

Culture events

ESOP

401k matching

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. in Boise, ID, is hiring a Project Administrator to support project managers and field teams. You will help keep documentation organized, track labor and expenses, and ensure timely reporting across multiple projects.

This role emphasizes detail-orientation, strong communication, and the ability to manage several tasks concurrently. You will work with internal departments, maintain project files in our systems, and contribute to accurate inventory and submittal workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or project-based environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across different projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with documentation, reports, and tracking systems.
• Ability to exercise judgment, prioritize effectively, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with timesheet tracking and labor reporting.
• Review and process expense documentation.
• Maintain project files and documentation in internal systems.
• Assist with submittals, closeout documents, and required project paperwork.
• Coordinate internal approvals and routing of documents.
• Track material transfers and maintain related records.
• Assemble project kits and ensure materials align with provided specifications.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records related to project materials.
• Communicate with internal departments to ensure project information is current.
• Provide general administrative support to project teams as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Time management

Organization

Communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Independent work

Tools

Project management software

Documentation systems

Job description

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size,expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texasheadquartersand offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

What You Will Do

The Project Administrator supports active projects by managing administrative processes that keep work organized, documented, and moving forward. This role partners closely with Project Managers, field teams, accounting, and internal departments to ensure project documentation, reporting, and internal coordination are handled accurately and on time.

This is a project-focused administrative role, not a front-desk position. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Support Project Managers with timesheet tracking and labor reporting
• Review and process expense documentation
• Maintain project files and documentation in internal systems
• Assistwith submittals, closeout documents, andrequiredproject paperwork
• Coordinate internal approvals and routing of documents
• Track material transfers andmaintainrelated records (including photos whenrequired)
• Assemble project kits and ensure materials align with provided specifications
• Assistwithmaintainingaccurateinventory records related to project materials
• Communicate with internal departments to ensure project information is current
• Provide general administrative support to project teams as needed

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or project-based environments
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across different projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with documentation, reports, and tracking systems
• Ability to exercise judgment, prioritize effectively, and work independently

Benefits

What We Offer:

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Generous PTO
• Numerous culture events
• ESOP
• 401k matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.