Trucking Dispatch Administrative Assistant

Contract Administrative AssistantThe Contract Administrative Assistant will provide support to contracting team, and other departments, as needed and will report to the Director of Contract Administration.Key DutiesRoutine office activitiesManage subcontractor insuranceMaintain logs and database of subcontractorsPerform filing and document controlOther duties as assignedQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education, Experience and Skills. This position typically is semi entry-level, however it requires a minimum of one (1) or more years of previous experience in an administrative support role.A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectivelyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be well organized and detail orientedMust be able to work with constant interruptionMust be proficient with MS Office to include; Word, Excel and PowerPointPrevious experience in construction and contracting is preferredMust have strong customer servicePrevious office administration experience in a construction setting is highly desiredPhysical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Office Clerk, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Frequent ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;Ability to drive a company vehicle for various recruiting events.Frequent ability to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone;Frequent ability to operate standard office equipment, using hand and arm dexterity;Frequent ability to navigate through office environment, including periodic use of stairs and/or elevator, as needed;Infrequent ability to lift general office documents and materials, up to 10 pounds;Frequent vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Office Clerk encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Work generally is performed in an office environment, although periodic visits to construction sites and manufacturing facilities may be required.Noise level in the typical office work environment is quiet.Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.Speaks up if seeing an unsafe actIdentifies and turns in near miss reportsAsks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.Newport Construction is experienced in all forms of heavy civil construction. Our talented engineers and skilled craft employees are experts in all manner of projects, and in all work environments including the most heavily trafficked urban areas. Whatever the project, Newport Construction has the talent, experience, and resources to deliver. Our teams are formed by experts in the construction industry who can build state-of-the-art roads, bridges, railways, and commercial centers. These teams are committed to delivering the highest-quality services on time, on budget, and engineered to provide maximum value to our clients in both the public and private markets.We support a Drug-Free Workplace.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.