Turner construction

SPO Administrative Assistant (Los Angeles)

Turner construction$80K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED with 6+ years of relevant administrative experience in construction or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in a General Contractor or Subcontractor union is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with an approachable attitude.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and general office equipment.
  • Commissioned Notary Public is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional customer service to the construction project team.
  • Manage daily administrative tasks like processing mail and invoices.
  • Oversee calendar and meeting schedules for the project.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries for project team members.
  • Assist in organizing project meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
  • Maintain project filing systems and assist with document retrieval.
  • Support project-specific orientations and training for new staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and contribution to team effectiveness.
  • Support for special projects and coordinated events.
  • Access to resources for employee engagement during significant life events.
Full Job Description
Division:
Southern Cal Main

Project Location(s):
Los Angeles, CA 90001 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:

Job Family:
Administrative Support

Compensation:
Hourly Non-Exempt

Project Description: Conduct daily administrative tasks and provide administrative support to a construction project-based team, while assisting with office management functions for the Los Angeles office.

Reports to: Construction Executive, SPO Manager

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide professional customer service and positive interactions while providing administrative services to construction site project-based team.
  • Process day-to-day administrative items; mail, overnight mailings, photocopying, filing, sending faxes, phone list updates, process invoices, and order business cards.
  • Daily management of project calendar, meeting schedule, and project contacts.
  • Process expense reports for Project Executive and/or Manager.
  • Set up process and administer project-specific tools and materials, such as project calendar program, conference rooms, and parking/access cards. Create and maintain project organizational and seating charts.
  • Coordinate travel reservations, business accommodations, itineraries, and agendas.
  • Organize project-related meetings (e.g., agenda, schedule, and logistics), assist with meetings, and record, transcribe, and distribute meeting minutes.
  • Assist with general office inquiries from staff, clients, customers, and others; provide proactive escalation as appropriate.
  • Embrace company culture, values, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) activities.
  • In collaboration with Project Manager, establish and maintain protocols for project site visitors.
  • Promote right environment through professional interactions with owners, project team management, Joint Venture Partners, and vendors.
  • Provide support ad hoc requests related to various onsite technical issues affecting work productivity (e.g., Internet access, copier issues) or coordinate with Information Systems (IS) team as needed.
  • Conduct project specific orientation and transitions for project staff.
  • Maintain organized project filing system and coordinate document retrieval schedules.
  • Order supplies to support project office needs.
  • Contribute new ideas for continuous improvement and effectiveness of Administrative Services (AS) team within project and share recommendations with overall job family.
  • Assist with special projects and coordinate events.

Position Summary: The Self-Perform Operations (SPO) Administrative Assistant supports trade employee operations across onboarding, payroll, union compliance, and employee support.
  • This role serves as a key liaison between trade employees and internal teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality service.
  • Employee Support: Respond to trade employee inquiries related to payroll, pay, and general employment matters; coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues
  • Onboarding: Manage new hire and rehire onboarding, including documentation, system setup, orientation coordination, and communication of first-day details
  • Payroll: Review time, wage rates, and classifications; support payroll processing; resolve discrepancies; maintain accurate records and ensure compliance
  • Union Administration: Interpret union agreements, support annual wage increases, and ensure compliance with contract terms
  • Trade Recap: Track employee training, classifications, and records; support daily recap processes and reporting
  • Employee Engagement: Provide outreach and support to employees during life events and connect them with available resources


The salary range for this position is estimated to be 80,000.00 - 105,000.00 USD annualized.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 6 year of relevant administrative assistant experience in construction, or other related industry, required. 8+ years General Contractor or Subcontractor union experience highly desired.
  • College degree and/or relevant administrative skills certification, a plus
  • High degree of detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Maintain confidential information
  • Work with some direction and oversight, and as part of team
  • Approachable, proactive, positive, and professional attitude
  • Professional verbal communication and written business communication skills
  • Able to conduct research and proofread
  • Exhibit active listening skills and follow through on commitments
  • Good judgment to solve problems, escalate issues, and request prioritization of responsibilities
  • Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft suite of applications, collaborative meeting platforms, and general office equipment
  • Commissioned Notary Public, a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee performs work on-site at a construction site project-based office setting, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a construction site project-based office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in a construction site project-based office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction site work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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