Field Administrative Assistant at Kokosing in Staunton, VA

Job description

• We're in need of a Field Administrative Assistant at our I-81 project (which is ongoing and will complete in June 2027) in Staunton, VA. This position will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager in day-to-day operations, overseeing daily functions of the field office operations to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office equipment.
• Arrange housing for eligible employees.
• Handle subcontractor submittals.
• Perform new hire employee orientation
• Review invoices and route for final approval.
• Maintain packing slips by scanning into Viewpoint to utilize when approving invoices.
• Summarize in-place quantities from the timesheets weekly into Viewpoint for cost report generation.
• Oversee incoming/outgoing correspondences.
• Approve office supply orders.
• Maintain monthly project calendar.
• Prepare owner required monthly reporting binders.
• Code and prepare monthly credit card statement for Project Manager.
• Upkeep subcontractors’ insurance/calendar for expiration dates.
• Maintain expense reports/per diem reports; coding, getting approval and forwarding to HR for processing.
• Maintain Purchase Orders, Notice of Commencements, Notice of Furnishings.
• Maintain block schedule.
• Arrange monthly safety luncheons.
• Maintain project employee list with correct current information.
• Prepare payroll sheets.
• Enter payroll time for craft/biweekly/weekly employees.
• Answer phones, take and forward messages, answer routine questions or follow through on routine requests.
• Type all documents; letters, reports, memos, lists, etc.
• Set up and maintain filing systems.
• Photo copy and scan documents.
• Schedule meetings per supervisor’s request, distribute agenda, etc.
• Open, date stamp, and log in mail.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive documents.
• Perform additional assignments per field supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Business Administration or similar field experience (preferred but not required).
• Any safety related training is a plus.
• Previous exposure to construction, accounting and payroll functions is preferred.
• Experience with Viewpoint and HeavyJob Software preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and be a multi-tasker.
• Dependable and professional.
• Strong writing skills, including proofreading and editing of professional business correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple team members and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Able to prioritize and work on multiple tasks in fast paced, schedule driven environment.

Skills

Required

• Excellent organizational skills
• Multi-tasker
• Dependable and professional

Benefits

• Expected base pay range for this position is: $20-$25/hr based on region.
• This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.