Project Administrator in Lynchburg, Virginia at Jamerson-Lewis Construction

The Project Administrator role reports to the Director of Administration and is responsible for supporting administrative operations on multiple projects. This is a full-time in-office position based out of our Lynchburg, VA office. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys supporting construction teams, managing project documentation, and helping projects move efficiently from startup through closeout.

• • Responsible for supporting Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives to ensure the timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks.
  • Embrace company culture, mission, vision, and core values.
  • Track and organize project documentation, including submittals and RFIs.
  • Update project management software daily for all assigned projects.
  • Ensure the project team has the most up-to-date documentation.
  • Assist in obtaining permits
  • Manage information from subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Maintain submittal logs for projects.
  • Prepare and submit project close-out documentation, As-built drawings and extra materials, for Owners and Architects.
  • Issue and maintain subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for projects after approval.
  • Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently maintains high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizes information and tasks efficiently.
• Excellent judgment in solving problems and escalating issues as needed.
• Work effectively with some direction and oversight, as well as collaboratively within a team.

Experience, Education, & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant administrative assistant experience.
• Construction, engineering, or architecture industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrate strong skills in data entry, Microsoft Office suite, collaborative meeting platforms, and general office equipment; ProjectSight experience desired.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• 401(k) with a company contribution
• Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Plan

Working Conditions

Office setting, full time. 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.