Operational Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with documentation, such as submitting project reports and maintaining records.
• Facilitating communication between the office and field staff to enhance efficiency and project clarity.
• Serving as a liaison between construction managers and field crews to support task scheduling and timeline management.

Key Tasks and Duties

• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on planning and timelines.
• Manage and file important project documents to ensure all stakeholders have access to necessary information.
• Maintain, track, and verify daily quantities. Input quantities into billing format and verifying with Operations Manager.
• Absorb and coordinate with the Operations Manager for various crew schedules.
• Aid in gathering data for change orders.
• Affirm time entries for various crews on a weekly basis.
• Perform quantity takeoffs.
• Assist in phase plans.
• Aid in contacting vendors to obtain pricing.

Education And Certification Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in construction, engineering, or related fields preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a construction setting is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential.
• Proficiency in using basic tools and technology related to construction management, such as project management software and common construction tools.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Rarely
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Occasionally
• Adjusting, moving, and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Rarely
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Rarely
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Rarely
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Rarely
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Rarely
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Constantly

Pay

Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Schedule

We offer flexible schedules to accommodate your needs.

Benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and its companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.