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Project Administrative Assistant

Mortenson Construction
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025
Project Administrative Assistant - Civil

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Administrative Assistant for our Civil Operating Group that will provide timely administrative support for the on-site construction engineering team. This position is located on a construction project site in Colorado.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform clerical duties in alignment with Mortenson's guidelines

  1. Manage daily correspondence and incoming calls
  2. Maintain written and electronic records
  3. Provide data entry into the Event Management System for the Engineering staff
  4. Prepare materials for design and construction meetings
  5. Capture and prepare staff and owner meeting minutes
  6. Incorporate all processes and procedures that support the project closeout phase

Supply management

  1. Manage communications with local suppliers for fuel/diesel supply, cleaning services, drinking water and ice, and vehicle and equipment repair and replacement
  2. Procure consumables and office supplies
  3. Handle the on-site delivery of mail, packages, materials and equipment
  4. Receive, sort, and record deliveries into computer database
  5. Prepare daily outbound shipments
  6. Track and organize equipment inventory

Office setup and maintenance

  1. Coordinate the project office setup; including but not limited to document control systems, office machines and filing cabinets, and space planning and traffic flow
  2. Plan and coordinate Project Safety Celebrations
  3. Organize and clean office as necessary

Administration of craft workers

  1. Manage the new hire documentation and coordination and conduct First Hour Orientations
  2. Enter weekly timecards for payroll processing

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Excellent organizational, detail and multi-tasking skills with the ability to be flexible as needed
  2. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office
  3. Strong verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels and backgrounds
  4. Shown positive and professional attitude with strong teamwork orientation and customer service skills, including initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership
  5. Basic knowledge of accounting, customer service, payroll, contracts, insurance, and daily reports
  6. Ability to create systems and processes, and seek out additional responsibilities
  7. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  8. Ability to travel up to 100%, if applicable
  9. High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree in business, or related field preferred
  10. Previous administrative experience on a construction site preferred
  11. Minimum one year of administrative experience
  12. Notary Public designation helpful

A few benefits offered include:

  • (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week)
  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $32.45. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

Salary : $24 - $32

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