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Project Administrative Assistant

Mortenson
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2025
💰 $67,500/yr($50,000/yr$67,500/yr)

About the role

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking Project Administrative Assistant with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks with an ability to work independently or with little supervision.   

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Perform clerical tasks and operate basic office equipment  

  • Handle incoming calls and providing general information, forward calls to the appropriate party and take messages as required  

  • File and maintain written records along with creating electronic copies for records  

  • Receive, sort and log all deliveries into computer database 

  • Prepare daily outbound deliveries  

  • Prepare materials for design and construction meetings  

  • Record and update meeting minutes for the various site meetings  

  • Responsible for procurement of consumable materials and office supplies  

  • Support Superintendent with equipment inventory tracking and organization  

  • Support Superintendent with the entry of craft worker timecards  

  • General support for the project team as needed with various day to day tasks  

  • Schedule, track and log all repairs and standard maintenance for the work trucks  

  • Provide maps and directions to any visitors, subcontractors, deliveries or new employees 

  • Log all applicants into the Craft Applicant Tracking Spreadsheet 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • An associate’s degree in business or related administrative experience preferred  

  • Minimum of 3 years administrative experience, preferably supporting a large number of team members 

  • Proficiency in working on the computer in Microsoft Office, Excel, Email and Calendar systems, and PowerPoint 

  • Strong working knowledge of basic office equipment  

  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal 

  • Ability to be highly organized  

 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

  • Dental plan  

  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 

  • Tuition reimbursement  

  • Adoption Assistance   

  • Gym Membership Discount Program   

 

The base pay range for this role is $50,000 - $67,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.   

 

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Please make note:  

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

 

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