Contracts Administrator - Construction jobs in Fairfield, CT

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Construction Administrator to join our team in the high end luxury residential electrical construction field.
The Construction Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to our construction projects, managing office tasks, and assist with ensuring a smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage tryical office operations, including filing, record-keeping, and document management, vender services, etc.

-Assist with basic plan estimating & prepaid base estimate template for projects

- Prepare lists of Electrical equipment, Lighting, Controls, etc for obtaining quotes, package up quotes for evaluation & purchasing.

-Coordinate equipment orders based on construction project schedules, track estimated shipping dates & coordinate deliveries.

- Provide administrative support to the construction team, including preparing submittals of equipment, lighting fixture paks, etc for Arch & Engineering review,

- Assist with human resources tasks such as onboarding new employees and maintaining employee records

- Assist with coordinating project labor, prepare Change Orders & coordinate completion

- Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional manner

- Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining office equipment or communications with outside office equiptment repair venders.

Experience:

- Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in the construction industry

- Proficient in using office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software is a plus

-Experience with preparing equiptment submittals

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work

- Strong writing and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

-We offer a bright, clean, fun & quiet office environment.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for the individual with strong administrative skills looking for an exciting opportunity in the construction industry.

We look forward to meeting you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,500.00 - $68,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Weston, CT 06883 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weston, CT 06883: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person