Wakefield Homes Hiring for Construction Assistant Job at Alexandria, VA Full Time

Essential duties and responsibilities

Act as liaison between office and field supervisors

Answer phone calls

Maintain office electronic filing system

Keep track of when recurrent reports are due and meetings and scheduled.

Oversee/process day-to-day administrative items; mail, overnight mail packages, expense reports, checks, printing, etc.

Assist sales with preparation for customer meetings.

Maintain calendars with vacation dates, schedule/confirm meeting dates.

Photocopying, filing, and sending packages.

Follow-up/obtain signed subcontracts and change orders.

Manage office equipment maintenance.

Manage office supplies.

Assist PM staff with project startup documentation and closeouts.

Monthly report updates.

Advanced duties and responsibilities.

Building plan and site plan permit submissions and tracking.

VDOT permit applications and permit acquisitions.

County, city and VDOT bond releases.

Website management.

Accounting filing.

Marketing.

Applicant requirements

3 -5 years of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prefer college bachelor’s degree

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.

Able to work with staff.

Must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite with a particular knowledge of Ecel, Word and Outlook.

Excellent writing and communications skills.

Willing to learn and have a team mindset.

Strong time management skills.

Professional attitude.

Self-starter and decision maker.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location