Project Administrator - Construction

Austin NAWIC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Company holidays

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Fence Company, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Construction Office Administrator. The role requires strong organization, excellent communication, and computer skills with prior construction industry experience.

Responsibilities include AR, billing, collections, contract/file management, payroll support, onboarding, and general office duties. Salary $28.00–$36.00/hour DOE with full benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED required.
Associate's Degree in Business preferred.
2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience.
Experience in Construction Contract Administration helpful.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts receivable and billing processing.
Conduct cash reconciliation and deposits.
Coordinate collections and communicate with Branch Manager.
Maintain and file project contracts and paperwork.
Process invoices, change orders and R.O. numbers."
Collect time cards and assist payroll submission.
Provide on-site HR support and onboarding with HR/Branch Manager.
Operate office equipment and handle mail/phone duties.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Cash reconciliation

Collections

Record keeping

Payroll support

HR support

Office administration

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Business

Tools

JD Edwards

Accounting software

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

American Fence Company, Inc.

Location Houston

State/Territory Texas

American Fence Company is hiring a Construction Office Administrator. Pay range is $28.00 - $36.00/hour DOE. Successful candidate will be very well organized, have excellent communication skills and be computer literate. Must have prior experience in construction industry and contract administration.

About Us:

American Fence Company, founded in 1948, is one of the largest installers of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

Overview of Duties:

Accounts receivable and billing processing including, entering invoices into current system and AIA/Customers Pay Application.
Conducts cash reconciliation including verifying check information, running checks through Certegy system for checks that come in the mail, collecting all C.O.D. monies, preparing and depositing checks/cash, running credit cards, retrieving credit card batch settlement, posting payments cash/check/credit card batches in current system, creating deposit summary, preparing and distributing daily cash balancing packet.
Conduct collection activities including running aging report, make collection calls, discuss with Branch Manager and Sales Personnel, and follow company collection procedures.
Enter all notes for any collection activity in current system.
Maintain job and contract files with all pertinent paperwork i.e. contract, credit approval, contract/P.O. approval, change orders, R.O. quote sheets, materials issuing, sub addendum, preliminary notices, billing and recap sheets. Prepares preliminary notices per company policy and file in job file.
Maintain and reconcile petty cash drawer and input in current system.
Obtain approval from branch manager and forwards invoices received at the branch to corporate office.
Approve and assign Report of Order (R.O.) number to new jobs and to existing jobs by obtaining manager approval/customer signatures and approval from Corporate Credit
Manager and Contract Administrator if applicable, verifying all paperwork is submitted. May need to collect down payment money for C.O.D. jobs prior to assigning R. O. If new customer, create customer numbers in current system. Enter information into the R.O. log and into current system.
Keys monthly inventory into current. May assist with counting or daily inventory recording as needed.
May assist subcontractors with submitting pay applications and completing sub addendums.
Prepare lien release forms for manager's signature.
Collect time cards from manager ensuring proper approval and submit to payroll.
Prepares certified payroll checklist and forward to payroll for all certified payroll jobs.
Coordinates new hire process, safety training, and on-boarding for new hires in conjunction with Human Resources and Branch Manager.
Provides on-site HR support for employment, benefits and personnel records management.
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Ensure all paperwork required by Corporate is sent within designated time frames.
Open and distribute incoming mail.
Order and dispense office supplies.
May be backup for counter sales position.
Other general office duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Business

Experience: