Construction Office Administrative Support
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Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable Construction Office Administrative Support professional to join our team. This role focuses on pre-construction activities, including permitting, documentation, and coordination between internal teams, trades, and clients. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of construction processes, excellent customer service skills, and the initiative to develop and enhance workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
This position operates primarily in an office setting with occasional site visits or meetings at municipal offices.
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable Construction Office Administrative Support professional to join our team. This role focuses on pre-construction activities, including permitting, documentation, and coordination between internal teams, trades, and clients. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of construction processes, excellent customer service skills, and the initiative to develop and enhance workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage pre-construction permitting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of all required documentation.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, trades, and municipal agencies during the pre-construction phase.
- Develop, implement, and refine workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy in administrative processes.
- Maintain organized records of permits, project files, and correspondence in both digital and physical formats.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, field staff, and subcontractors to ensure pre-construction requirements are met.
- Track and follow up on permit statuses, inspections, and required approvals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and proactively implement solutions.
- Research codes, regulations, and jurisdictional requirements as needed.
- Previous administrative experience in a construction, trades, or permitting environment strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of construction terminology, trade processes, and permitting requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communicator with exceptional customer service abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new software systems.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks.
- Experience with construction management software (e.g., Buildertrend, Procore, etc.).
- Familiarity with local building departments and permitting processes.
- Workflow development and process improvement experience.
This position operates primarily in an office setting with occasional site visits or meetings at municipal offices.
- Location:
- Yakima
- Category:
- Business