Construction Project Administrator

Construction Project Administrator River City Excavation Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Schedule management Data entry Construction administrative experience Productivity software Office management

Full Job Description Company Overview:

River City Excavation is a small, family-owned company with big potential, specializing in projects of all sizes. We are HUB, SMWBE, and LEED certified, with capabilities in certified payroll and comprehensive construction services. Since 2004, we have built a strong reputation for delivering quality underground utility work for a diverse range of clients and projects.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Construction Project Administrator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support and help manage daily operations for our Austin division. We are looking for someone highly organized, dependable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced construction environment. This role is critical to keeping projects moving efficiently by ensuring communication, paperwork, scheduling, and coordination are handled accurately and on time. The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, follows through on tasks, and helps keep the office and projects running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

Manage and organize daily office operations for the Austin division Support project managers and field teams with administrative and project-related tasks Track and maintain project documents, permits, contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and schedules Coordinate communication between vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams Ensure information and updates are delivered to the correct people in a timely manner Maintain organized digital and physical project files across multiple platforms and systems Assist with reporting, data entry, scheduling, and project tracking Stay on top of deadlines, pending items, and project needs to help keep operations moving efficiently

Qualifications:

Previous construction industry experience required Strong organizational and multitasking skills Ability to work efficiently across multiple software platforms and systems Must have experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and/or project management software Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Self-motivated and able to work independently Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency Reliable, professional, and team-oriented What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who takes pride in getting their work completed thoroughly and on time. This position requires flexibility, accountability, and responsiveness in a busy construction environment. The right candidate understands that project demands can occasionally require attention beyond standard business hours and is willing to stay engaged when important tasks, emails, or issues still need to be addressed. We value team members who are proactive, dependable, and committed to following through rather than leaving important items unfinished for the next day.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person