Construction Administrative Assistant

RUPCO

Kingston, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45,000–$50,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Billing, Building Renovation, Calendar Management, Capital Project, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Document Set, Contract Processing, Detail Oriented, Document Control, Document Tracking, Documentation, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Insurance Documentation, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Management Software, Purchase Orders, Records Management, Regulations, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training Program, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Kingston, NY

POSTED

Today

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Position Overview

The Construction Administration Assistant provides administrative and project support to help ensure the efficient operation of construction and renovation projects within a nonprofit organization. This role supports projectmanagers, leadership, and field staff by managing records, coordinating communications, tracking documents, and assisting with day-to-day office and project workflow.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to project management, leadership, and field staff.
Answer phones, respond to emails, and route communications professionally.
Maintain organized project files, logs, correspondence, and construction documents.
Prepare, process, and track contracts, purchase orders, change orders, invoices, and other project paperwork.
Support bid requests, subcontractor coordination, and vendor communication.
Assist with permits, insurance documents, compliance records, and filing systems.
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, and distribute follow-up items.
Track action items, deadlines, and documentation for active projects.
Support board, donor, and organizational reporting as needed.
Assist with accounting support tasks such as invoice routing, coding, and documentation gathering.
Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher preferred.
2-3 years of administrative experience, preferably in construction, nonprofit, or project-based office settings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe PDF tools.
Ability to learn new software as position requires; project management software
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Professional, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with construction terminology, document control, or nonprofit operations is a plus.
Experience supporting capital projects, renovations, or facilities work.
Experience with board packet preparation, committee support, or internal reporting.
Knowledge of invoice processing, record retention, and compliance documentation.
Comfort working with vendors, contractors, community partners, and internal stakeholders.

Annual Salary

$45,000 - 50,000 (based on qualifications)

Hours

Full-time (32 hours/week)

Comprehensive Benefits

RUPCO Policies

Agency Standards

Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards
Attend all required meetings and trainings
Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved
Responsible for understanding and adhering to RUPCO Inc.'s applicable program rules, regulations and policies. Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned

BONA FIDE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, handle and reach with hands and arms.

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement: It is the policy of RUPCO Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, RUPCO Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Keywords

Position
Construction Administrative Assistant

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Location
Kirkland

This position is currently accepting applications.

About the Company

RUPCO

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