Project Management Administrator

Kent Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plans with discretionary ER

Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial)

Scholarship opportunities for depend5

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies in Houston, TX seeks an organized administrative assistant to support Project Management staff and keep project documentation accurate and up to date.

The role handles folder creation, submittals, plan distribution, and data entry for contracts, payroll, and logs. A strong eye for detail, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background and drug screening are essential. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of administrative duties.
• Basic computer skills.
• Practical written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation to workplace locations.
• Ability to pass background check related to driving.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and ensure accuracy of new project folders.
• Assist PM staff with project buyouts.
• Track quotes and ensure current vendor plans.
• Distribute new plans and maintain up-to-date shop drawings.
• Process, upload and document IFC drawings.
• Maintain Master Pour Log and track concrete volumes.
• Assist in creating a schedule of values.

Skills

Administrative duties

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management or construction industry management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The PMA provides essential administrative support to Project Management staff and helps maintain effective support across assigned business divisions. The role also supports broader business objectives through organization and additional responsibilities assigned by the Sr. Project Manager. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping, and adherence to established procedures and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for new project folder creation, maintenance, and accuracy of all content. Manage this data weekly and ensure compliance. Assist PM staff with the buyout of projects.
  • Ensure vendors/suppliers have the most current plans.
  • Track & follow up on quotes in a timely manner.
  • Send project info sheets to new vendors & suppliers & ensure the capture of accurate data for recordkeeping.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Submittal Schedule and log.
• Prepare and distribute the Superintendent project booklet for each new job.
• Assist PMs in request and receipt of concrete, rebar & accessory submittals.
• Distribute new plans throughout construction & maintain the most up-to-date shop drawings.
• Daily/Weekly communications with Project Management, Field Operations, and General Superintendent.
• Process, upload & document IFC drawings.
• Maintain Master Pour Log:
  • Accurately log all concrete poured.
  • Notify all staff of concrete volume inconsistencies. (reported vs actual)
  • Track square footage for all concrete placements.
  • Enter all sub rates in pour logs & verify accuracy.
  • Maintain subcontractor pays, over/under payments & change orders.
  • Assist in creating a schedule of values.
• Plans updates in the estimating folder, Plan-Grid, and current print folder
• Permit Applications (Houston and surrounding area)
• Contract Management / MSA
  • Process forms & documents & ensure delivery to necessary personnel.
  • Communicate with & deliver to Accounting & Contracts Management.
  • Ensure subs are current on certified payroll reporting
  • Mange Tax Exempt certificates
  • Create Warrantee Letters
• Make updates in the company accounting program:
  • Enter executed change orders

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This position works in a typical office environment and requires extended periods of sitting.

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work

This is a full-time, office position. Typical hours will range from 40-45 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires the ability to work non-typical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls during off hours or weekends may be required. This position requires infrequent travel for training.

• High school diploma
• 2 years of administrative duties
• Basic computer skills
• Practical written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management or construction industry management
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Organizational skills, including time management, prioritization, and multitasking.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a keen sense of urgency and self-motivation.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities