Experienced Construction Office Assistant
Job Summary
Yero Construction is seeking an experienced, organized Construction Office Assistant to support our growing team in South Punta Gorda, Florida. The ideal candidate has previous experience working in a construction office and understands construction terminology, permitting, project documentation, scheduling, customer communication, and the importance of keeping multiple jobs organized and moving forward.
This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who can manage priorities, follow up on outstanding items, keep jobs and permits moving forward, communicate professionally and timely.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate administrative tasks for active residential construction projects
- Prepare, submit, and track building permit applications
- Communicate with county and city permitting departments
- Maintain organized digital and physical project files
- Track inspections, permit requirements, corrections, and outstanding documents
- Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and project staff
- Request and collect proposals, invoices, insurance certificates, licenses, and other required documentation
- Assist with project scheduling and follow up to keep jobs progressing
- Provide customers with clear and professional project updates
- Enter and maintain accurate information in company systems and spreadsheets
- Assist with contracts, change orders, purchase orders, invoices, and general office administration
- Answer phones and respond to emails professionally
- Identify missing information or potential delays and address them proactively
- Support management with additional administrative and project coordination needs
Qualifications
- Previous construction office, permitting, or project coordination experience is required
- Knowledge of residential construction terminology and processes
- Experience working with building departments and online permitting portals
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email, spreadsheets, and electronic document management
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Professional, dependable, and comfortable communicating with customers and industry professionals
Preferred Experience
- General construction knowledge
- Charlotte County, City of Punta Gorda, North Port, Sarasota-area Accela permitting
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Position Details
- Full-time position
- Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
- In-office position in South Punta Gorda, Florida
- Starting compensation based on experience
- Compensation and performance review after 90 days
- Positive, team-oriented company culture
- Supportive work environment that values work-life balance
Yero Construction is looking for a dependable assistant who takes initiative, solves problems, and understands that successful construction projects depend on strong organization behind the scenes.
To apply, please submit your résumé along with a brief description of your construction office and permitting experience.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (Required)
Work Location: In person
