Construction Administration Assistant
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
Salas O’Brien is looking for a personable Construction Administrator Assistant to join our team! The right candidate will provide all construction administration services for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems designed by Salas O’Brien for various projects.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for downloading/uploading construction submittals/shop drawings and request for information (RFI) received from client and/or contractor. Tasks include being responsible for all design projects that Irving/Tyler offices are responsible for.
- Should the Irving/Tyler offices be working with other Salas O’Brien offices this individual will be responsible for transmitting construction submittals/shop drawings and request for information (RFI) to and from other Salas O’Brien office personnel.
- Maintaining construction logs including submittals/shop drawings and request for information (RFI) logs.
- This individual is not responsible for reviewing, answering or in any way addressing the construction submittals/shop drawings and request for information (RFI). This is a purely administrative support role.
- Following up with engineers, Directors, and/or Project Managers to ensure timely delivery of submittal reviews and RFI responses.
- Participating in internal construction administration progress meetings and preparing meeting-minutes when required.
- Provides administrative support and performs related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or engineering industry.
- Proficient with MS Office. Experience in managing Smart Sheets is a plus but not required.
- Excellent work ethic and attitude.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
- Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Irving, TX
Travel: 0%
Benefits:
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here (https://salasobrien.com/benefits/).
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Preferred
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5 year(s): A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction or engineering industry.
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