We are seeking an experienced Construction Administrator to support the day-to-day accounting, payroll, and administrative operations of a growing mechanical contracting firm. This individual will play a key role in keeping projects organized, supporting field operations, and ensuring payroll, billing, and project documentation are processed accurately and on time.
Responsibilities
Process weekly payroll and timesheets for field and office personnel
Manage certified payroll reporting for public works projects
Maintain employee records, payroll documentation, and compliance files
Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping functions
Utilize QuickBooks for payroll, invoicing, reporting, and financial tracking
Support project managers with contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation
Track subcontractor compliance, insurance certificates, and lien waivers
Assist with project billing and collection efforts
Maintain organized project files and support overall office operations
Coordinate with field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and clients as needed
Qualifications
5–10+ years of construction office administration experience
Strong QuickBooks experience required
Experience processing certified payroll required
Experience managing payroll, timesheets, and construction-related accounting functions
Familiarity with public works projects and prevailing wage requirements is a major plus
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Long-term growth opportunity with a stable and growing mechanical contractor
If interested, please submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Morris Plains, NJ
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Bookkeepingunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Administrationunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Insurance Documentationunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Liensunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Accountingunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Payroll Managementunmatched
Public Worksunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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