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Admin Assistant (Construction)

Job Overview

Our client is looking for an Admin Assistant to be the right hand of the business owner, keeping behind-the-scenes details organized so the team can focus on delivering great projects. You will work directly with the owner on a daily basis, take ownership of key spreadsheets and records, and help the company understand where each job stands financially. This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail and reliability will make an immediate difference, with room to grow as the business grows.

Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST, with 1 hour unpaid break (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain spreadsheets tracking company vehicles, VIN numbers, drivers, and driver's licenses
  • Track job costs in Excel, tallying invoices per job to show profit and loss
  • Keep financial and project records accurate and up to date
  • Announce employee birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations to the company
  • Update and revamp company policies and employee handbooks
  • Provide minor HR support as needed
  • Work directly with the business owner on a variety of day-to-day admin tasks

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar admin assistant role
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Availability for part-time work (minimum 20 hours per week, typically four hours per day) between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Bonus: if you have experience supporting a construction or design business
  • Bonus: if you have experience with job costing or invoice tracking
  • Nice to have: It helps if you have experience with basic HR tasks such as updating handbooks and policies

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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Admin Assistant (Construction)

Job Category

Administration

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 4 hrs per day

Published on

Nov 05 2026

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