Job Description
Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Our client is one of the 50 largest commercial construction general contractors in America. They are seeking an organized construction administrative assistant to support their leadership team with clerical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have great computer, communication, and time management skills. Previous experience in the industry is helpful, but not required.
Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the office manager, project manager, general contractor, and other construction management staff
- Answer incoming phone calls and respond to emails in a professional way
- Act as a point of contact for vendors, subcontractors, and various construction services teams and solicit quotes from them for new jobs
- Prepare forms such as change orders, purchase orders, service agreements, and subcontracts
- Execute clerical and general office duties such as setting up filing systems, data entry, typing, copying, ordering office supplies, and other administrative tasks for special projects as requested
- Coordinate meeting logistics and deliverables such as handouts, and make travel arrangements for the project management team
Administrative Assistant Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- 1 years of experience of administrative experience is preferred
- Familiarity with the construction industry is desired, but not required
- Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills are needed
- Proficient in computer skills, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) required