Office Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office Administrative Assistant is responsible for the liaison between project managers, site engineers, and clients on construction projects, providing technical and administrative information to all parties involved in the project. This position must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, as well as have effective communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promotes Cantera’s culture of “Safety First”
• Partners with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects
• Maintain working relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer
• Monitor costs, including labor time and material
• Organize and maintain files and databases in a confidential manner
• Manage communication including emails and phone calls
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and reservations as needed
• Maintain and order office supplies
• Perform general clerical tasks, generally on behalf of a leader in the organization
• Summarize weekly and monthly reports
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Technological Knowledge

• Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required

Leadership and Time Management Skills

• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles

We are an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company Description

Cantera Concrete Company is a privately-held concrete services company that serves customers in the Midwest. Our foundation of success is based on our experienced project teams’ skill and knowledge supported by the latest equipment in construction technology. Cantera Concrete is financially solid with an excellent safety record.

The company leadership has a combined 125+ years of industry experience behind them. As we build on our past success, we continue to develop new and more efficient ways to do our job. Our team has developed proven concrete placement methods to deliver a quality product at a good value. At Cantera, we want our clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to feel secure and know that we endeavor to provide the highest quality concrete placement services possible.

Cantera is a member of the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, American Society of Concrete Contractors, American Concrete Institute, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Through these industry associations, Cantera stays connected to industry trends and obtains certifications, training, knowledge, and information to continuously improve quality.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters
Cantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.

Company Description

Cantera Concrete Company is a privately-held concrete services company that serves customers in the Midwest. Our foundation of success is based on our experienced project teams’ skill and knowledge supported by the latest equipment in construction technology. Cantera Concrete is financially solid with an excellent safety record.The company leadership has a combined 125+ years of industry experience behind them. As we build on our past success, we continue to develop new and more efficient ways to do our job. Our team has developed proven concrete placement methods to deliver a quality product at a good value. At Cantera, we want our clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to feel secure and know that we endeavor to provide the highest quality concrete placement services possible.Cantera is a member of the American Subcontractors Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors of America, American Society of Concrete Contractors, American Concrete Institute, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Through these industry associations, Cantera stays connected to industry trends and obtains certifications, training, knowledge, and information to continuously improve quality.Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and RecruitersCantera Concrete Company will not accept candidate submission by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to Cantera Concrete Company will be considered the property of Cantera Concrete Company. Cantera Concrete Company will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Cantera Concrete Company will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Cantera Concrete Company only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with Cantera Concrete Company from third parties must be through our Human Resources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the Cantera Concrete Company Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Cantera Concrete Company.