Construction Project Assistant

Summary/Objective

The Construction Project Assistant (Junior) position is project-based work to support the administrative and field duties of the Construction Department. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks and odd jobs that support the workflow needs of the Project Engineer and Construction Manager and will include but is not limited to data entry, form filling, filing, site reporting, and coordinating permitting and installations.

Essential Functions

• Enter well data into spreadsheets
• Prepare site reports
• Coordinate power and water hookups
• Coordinate water permits and installations
• Create and track assorted administrative and construction project related documents
• Take meeting minutes of various construction meetings

Marginal Functions

• Provide support to and assist any and all tasks as requested by the Construction Project Supervisor

Competencies

• Time Management
• Project Management
• Initiative
• Integrity and Ethical Behavior
• Team Work
• Attention to Detail

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

The position operates both indoors in an office environment and outdoors in construction areas. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The possibility for tripping, slipping, falling and injury could occur.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full-Time, non-exempt position. It is anticipated for this role to work 2-3 days per week, 6-8 hours a day, with diminishing commitment as initial projects become completed. It is possible that additional or more regular projects and tasks will become available. Collaboration, organizing and planning with the project supervisors will be expected to ensure that the hours and days are worked as necessary to ensure projects remain on schedule. Must have the ability to work mainly weekdays, with flexibility to adjust hours to project needs. Schedule is subject to change, and applicants must be flexible with schedule adjustments.

Travel

Some light driving travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to specialized computer software as it relates to the job tasks

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience working in a maintenance, construction, or office environment is preferred.
• Ability to use basic Microsoft Suite programs is preferred (Word,. Excel)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must speak English fluently and possess the ability to speak professionally to members, guests, and all departments.

Work Authorization

Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States for I-9 form purposes.

AAP/EEO Statement

Driggs Management, Inc, or affiliate of Driggs Management, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Due to the seasonal nature of this business, you may be asked to perform duties outside of your normal job description.