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JE Richards
Administrative Assistant on Construction Jobsite
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$44,283 / year median in Virginia
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Position Overview This role is an entry point into commercial construction operations. As the Administrative Assistant on a construction jobsite, you will support the day-to-day execution of a live project while working directly with foremen, project managers, and field teams. You will be involved in critical project functions including time tracking, communication flow, document coordination, and jobsite logistics, gaining hands-on exposure to how construction projects are built and managed. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and interested in growing into a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager role over time. This is an on-site role based on an active construction project. Daily presence on the jobsite is required. What You'll Learn in This Role How commercial construction projects operate from the ground up How labor, materials, and time are tracked and managed Exposure to project documentation, reporting, and scheduling How field and office teams coordinate to deliver projects Foundations for growth into project management roles Key Responsibilities Project Communication & Coordination Act as a central point of coordination between field crews, project managers, and external partners Support clear and timely communication across all project participants Distribute project updates, documents, and schedules as needed Maintain and share current PTO and availability calendars for site leadership Timekeeping & Project Support Support daily crew time tracking and ensure accurate labor reporting Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for project leadership Answer and route calls and emails in a professional and timely manner Maintain accurate contact lists to support jobsite coordination Document Management & Reporting Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading project documentation Organize and maintain both digital and physical project files Track logs, reports, and documentation required for ongoing project activities Support reporting, redlines, and project documentation as requested Jobsite Operations Support Coordinate meetings, including logistics, materials, and setup Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Assist with onboarding coordination for new jobsite team members Support additional project or administrative needs as assigned Skills & Competencies Strong organization and time management skills Clear and professional communication (written and verbal) High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook)