Project Assistant

Layton Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Layton Construction is seeking a Project Assistant in Dallas, TX to provide essential administrative and project coordination support to construction teams. You will help manage project records, track deliverables, and coordinate communication with subcontractors and internal staff to keep projects on schedule.

The role emphasizes organization, timely follow-up, and adherence to Layton's standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Types a minimum of 50 wpm.
• Has at least 2 years’ experience in secretarial or administrative work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and is able to create and edit legaldocuments and spreadsheets using each application.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has excellent organization skills; develops systems that provide access to information with the ability to retrieve and deliver required information effectively.
• Has the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; can establish priorities and an effective course of action.
• Has the ability to accomplish routine tasks.Is a team player; works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• Has the ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
• Previous experience working in an administrative role in a construction company preferred.
• Knowledge of basic work methods, techniques and systems used by Layton Construction preferred.
• One to two years post high school administrative assistant training preferred.
• Prior construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, compiles, and/or prepares documents for construction projects: contracts, purchase orders, owner pay requests, project insurances, bonds, Notices of Commencement, and more; monitors and enforces compliance.
• Assists in buyout of projects by verifying subcontractor prequalification and safety/financial review.
• Instructs project team in organized filing system and assures its proper use.
• Performs periodic audits to ensure contract documents are filed in project folders.
• Prepares agendas and meeting documents; records/transcribes minutes as directed.
• Ensures timely responses from subcontractors for contract paperwork.
• Creates and maintains project compliance items as required by owner and Layton contract.
• Disburses payment to compliant subcontractors upon approval.
• Assists with OCIP/CCIP program documentation per contract.
• Manages CMiC workflow for subcontract and change orders; handles eSign.
• Prepares and issues change orders to subcontractors and owners for extra work.
• Coordinates with project team to plan milestones: permitting, groundbreaking, topping off, closeout.
• Drafts, transmits, and files correspondence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing speed 50 wpm

Communication skills

Organization skills

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years' admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Assistant provides essential administrative and project coordination support to construction teams to ensure projects run efficiently and documentation is accurate and complete. This role is responsible for managing project records, tracking key deliverables, coordinating communication with subcontractors and internal teams, and supporting contract and compliance processes. The Project Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining organization, driving timely follow-up, and upholding Layton’s standards of quality, integrity, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Summary

The Project Assistant provides essential administrative and project coordination support to construction teams to ensure projects run efficiently and documentation is accurate and complete. This role is responsible for managing project records, tracking key deliverables, coordinating communication with subcontractors and internal teams, and supporting contract and compliance processes. The Project Assistant plays a critical role in maintaining organization, driving timely follow-up, and upholding Layton’s standards of quality, integrity, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties

• Assembles, compiles, and/or prepares the following documents to ensure efficient and complete documentation for construction projects: contracts, purchase orders, owner pay requests, project insurances, bonds, Notices of Commencement, legal documents required for project start/completion, warranties, owners’ operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawing for closeout; monitors and enforces legal and insurance compliance with respect to all required construction paperwork, including paperwork required in-house.
• Assists in buyout of projects by verifying prequalification of subcontractors to include completion of safety and financial review.
• Instructs project team in organized filing system and assures its proper use.
• Periodic audits to ensure executed contract documents (subcontracts & subcontract change orders) are filed in project BOX folder.
• Prepares agendas and other meeting documents as directed by project team
• Records and/or transcribes minutes as directed by project team
• Ensures timely responses from subcontractors for contract paperwork.
• Creates and maintains project compliance items as required by owner and Layton contract.
• Upon VP/ Project Team approval, disburses payment to compliant subcontractors.
• Assists in establishing OCIP or CCIP program per contract requirements. Maintains required documents for program.
• Administers contracts and purchase orders assigned by project team including initiating CMIC workflow.
• Monitors progress of CMiC workflow for subcontract and subcontract change order approvals (including eSign).
• Prepares and issues change orders to subcontractors and owners for extra work performed on the project.
• Coordinates with project team to ensure planning for project milestones including permitting, groundbreaking, topping off, project closeout are met.
• Discusses and coordinates personal goals and important issues, and objectives.
• Drafts, transmits, and files correspondence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Types a minimum of 50 wpm.
• Has at least 2 years’ experience in secretarial or administrative work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and is able to create and edit legaldocuments and spreadsheets using each application.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has excellent organization skills; develops systems that provide access to information with the ability to retrieve and deliver required information effectively.
• Has the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; can establish priorities and an effective course of action.
• Has the ability to accomplish routine tasks.Is a team player; works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• Has the ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without posing a threat of harm to self or others.
• Previous experience working in an administrative role in a construction company preferred.
• Knowledge of basic work methods, techniques and systems used by Layton Construction preferred.
• One to two years post high school administrative assistant training preferred.
• Prior construction industry experience preferred.

Benefits

Structure Tone Southwest 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, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Structure Tone Southwest is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential. Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide. The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and 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 at stobuildinggroup.com.