Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Project Administrative Assistant - Solar - California
Provides onsite clerical and administrative support for a solar construction project in California.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform clerical tasks and operate basic office equipment • Answer incoming calls, provide information, forward calls and take messages • File and maintain paper and electronic records • Receive, sort, and log all deliveries into the computer database • Prepare daily outbound deliveries and materials for design and construction meetings • Record and update meeting minutes for site meetings • Procure consumable materials and office supplies • Assist Superintendent with equipment inventory tracking and organization • Enter craft worker timecards for the Superintendent • Provide general support to the project team with day‑to‑day tasks • Schedule, track, and log repairs and maintenance for work trucks • Provide maps and directions to visitors, subcontractors, deliveries, and new employees • Log applicants into the Craft Applicant Tracking Spreadsheet
Key Responsibilities
- ▸inventory tracking
- ▸timecard entry
- ▸delivery coordination
- ▸records management
- ▸procurement
- ▸applicant tracking
What You Bring
• Associate’s degree in business or related field preferred and at least 3 years administrative experience • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, calendar systems, and PowerPoint • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Highly organized with ability to work independently
Requirements
- ▸associate’s degree
- ▸3 years
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸powerpoint
- ▸communication
- ▸organized
Benefits
The position is located at the Cantua Creek, CA project site with 100% travel and no rotations; temporary housing is provided if the commute exceeds one hour, along with a per‑diem. Work hours are primarily Monday‑Friday with occasional Saturdays, totaling 48 hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a generous Mortenson match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. The base salary ranges from $51,000 to $68,900, adjusted for location, and the role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Work Environment
Onsite