Project Assistant - Administrative Assistant

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Generously funded profit sharing
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

• Typing/preparing various items such as letters, bid instructions, meeting minutes, weekly updates, memos, proposals, outline specifications, timesheets, and expense reports
• Assist Project Managers with Proposals by typing up proposal letters, outline specifications, manage the work/design schedule and assemble proposal books in a timely manner as per Project Manager
• Maintain various lists for Project Managers including job list for each region, subcontract tracking list, filing and vacation lists
• Prepare various forms as directed by Projects Managers (Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, AGC Agreements, Professional Service Agreements, and transmittals)
• Point person for proposal and capabilities packages. This includes putting together proposal covers, tabs, company information, sell sheets and then assembling once provided with rest of the materials by Project Manager
• Preparation for meetings and trainings including scheduling, preparing handouts, and coordinating lunches
• Book all travel when necessary
• Answer incoming phone calls and coordinate communication with vendors and customers in the event of a Project Manager’s absence
• Maintain all files, including preparing new files and sending old files off site

• 3-10 years of related assistant/supportive role experience, construction administration experience considered a plus
• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent computer skills, must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be extremely organized, self-reliant, proactive, and detail-oriented