Project Administrator

Atkore International; Swift (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Project Administrator to manage end-to-end project administration for our Construction & Prefabrication Services unit in the United States. You will handle job set up, insurance requirements, change orders, billings, and certified payroll, working with nationwide teams to meet deadlines.

This role emphasizes organization, clear communication, and collaboration with project managers, sales managers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate documentation

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college a plus.
• 1-3 years of experience in project administration or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Construction services experience and notary a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end project administration per policy and customer requirements.
• Maintain electronic filing and coordinate with nationwide teams.
• Prepare, verify and submit certified payroll and assist with billings.
• Support collection of past dues and respond to audit requests.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Notary

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Who we are

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.

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)

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity.