Support Assistant II

Overview

Gilbane is seeking a Construction Administrative Assistant to support a dynamic project team on a long-term construction site. This role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced field office environment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining project documentation, supporting compliance tracking, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
• Manages calendars and coordinates meetings accordingly
• Prepares expense reports in electronic system
• Prepares correspondences and presentations
• Serves as Learning Coordinator responsible for working with BUL/Department Heads and HR to determine annual training needs
• Creates training schedules for BU/departments and communicates scheduled company training opportunities to employees to encourage participation
• Organizes and executes trainings and events including scheduling, sending reminders, providing facilitator with necessary training materials, and ordering/organizing catering

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of office experience in a construction-related field preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Connecticut, this ranges from $58,800.00-$70,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test. Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.