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Cass Arrieta
Construction Project Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$80,780 / year median in California
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Cass Arrieta is a General Engineering Contractor specializing in wet utilities, dry utilities, structural concrete, and associated scopes of work within the public and private markets. With more than $1 billion in pipeline and structural concrete work completed, we have built our reputation on quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service. At Cass Arrieta, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. This position works closely with our Contracts, Estimating, Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, and Operations teams, and communicates with customers, vendors, subcontractors, insurance representatives, and business partners. We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Construction Project Assistant to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our Contracts and Estimating Departments by coordinating project startup, contract administration, subcontractor compliance, insurance documentation, and project closeout. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Responsibilities Prepare, review, and process construction contracts, subcontracts, and subcontract change orders. Coordinate certificates of insurance, bonds, OCIP/WRAP enrollments, and other contract requirements. Maintain contract logs, subcontract records, and project documentation. Enter and maintain subcontract and change order information in Sage 300 Contractor. Manage vendor and subcontractor insurance compliance and monitor policy expirations. Coordinate new project setup, including creating job folders, assigning job numbers, and entering project information into Sage. Process new vendor setup, including W-9 collection, insurance verification, contractor licensing, DIR registration, and Secretary of State verification. Assist with annual insurance renewals and project-specific insurance requirements. Support the Estimating Department with prequalification packages, bidding documents, bonds, and bid logs. Coordinate equipment registration renewals and maintain equipment insurance schedules. Assist with annual audits by preparing documentation and project questionnaires. Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and maintain organized electronic project files. Perform general administrative duties and notarize documents as needed. Qualifications We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service. This position serves as an important point of contact for multiple departments within our company, as well as customers, vendors, subcontractors, insurance representatives, and business partners. The ideal candidate is professional, approachable, organized, and able to build positive working relationships with a variety of personalities.