Project Administrative Assistant

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To provide timely administrative support for the on-site construction engineering team. This position is located on a construction project site.

Perform clerical duties in alignment with Mortenson’s guidelines

• Manage daily correspondence and incoming calls
• Maintain written and electronic records
• Provide data entry into the Event Management System for the Engineering staff
• Prepare materials for design and construction meetings
• Capture and prepare staff and owner meeting minutes
• Incorporate all processes and procedures that support the project closeout phase

Supply management

• Manage communications with local suppliers for fuel/diesel supply, cleaning services, drinking water and ice, and vehicle and equipment repair and replacement
• Procure consumables and office supplies
• Handle the on-site delivery of mail, packages, materials and equipment
• Receive, sort, and record deliveries into computer database
• Prepare daily outbound shipments
• Track and organize equipment inventory

Office setup and maintenance

• Coordinate the project office setup; including but not limited to document control systems, office machines and filing cabinets, and space planning and traffic flow
• Plan and coordinate Project Safety Celebrations
• Organize and clean office as necessary

Administration of craft workers

• Manage the new hire documentation and coordination and conduct First Hour Orientations
• Enter weekly timecards for payroll processing

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Other duties as assigned, including:

• Act as the welcoming agent to site visitors; including but not limited to providing maps and directions and checking in with the Project Manager or Project Superintendent
• Provide support to the Engineers for all project closeout procedures; including but not limited to managing the document duplication, scanning, printing, transmitting, and archiving
• Process fingerprint requests and badge applications for staff and subcontractors
• Schedule, track, and log repairs and maintenance for the work trucks
• Act as main contact for EMS communications during emergency events; which includes coordinating with the Project Superintendent(s) on emergency response situations

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree in business, or related field preferred
• Previous administrative experience on a construction site preferred
• Minimum one year of administrative experience
• Notary Public designation helpful
• Current valid driver’s license
• Excellent organizational, detail and multi-tasking skills with the ability to be flexible as needed
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels and backgrounds
• Shown positive and professional attitude with strong teamwork orientation and customer service skills, including initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership
• Basic knowledge of accounting, customer service, payroll, contracts, insurance, and daily reports
• Ability to create systems and processes, and seek out additional responsibilities
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%, if applicable

BENEFITS

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program and online mental health tool and concierge
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance 
• Gym Membership Discount Program 
• Identity Theft Protection <