Field Operations Administrative Assistant
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Field Operations Administrative Assistant to join our Solar Energy Group with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Field Operations Administrative Assistant is responsible for the onboarding, training, and records associated with craft team members. Provides overall training and quality support to the geographic office and project teams.
Field Operations Administrative Assistants must be open to traveling up to 75% to projects sites throughout the United states.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Union Craft Onboarding
Deliver field orientation to craft new hires
Ensure that new hire paperwork is completed correctly and timely
Accurately maintain applicant log
Maintain record of Good Faith Efforts associated with hiring
Assist in management of Craft Training
Proactively project and schedule needed classes to maintain 100% complete training log
Reserve venues, rooms, equipment, and catering
Coordinate enrollment of team members and track any pre-work
Prepare, copy, assemble, and distribute materials
Set up and clean up event training rooms
Maintain records of training events, post to MortU if required
Manage set up and recordkeeping of Field employment
Assist with the projection of needed team members
Identify and pre-screen potential team members for FOM
Assist new team members in navigating Mortenson and identify resources
Maintain confidential management files for FOM
Resolve payroll issues
Order all phones for field leaders and monitor bills
Order new IT accounts for Superintendents and Foreman
Assist FOM in Safety and Quality programming
Assist with planning and manage logistics for all field, foreman, and superintendent meetings
Attend all Safety Leadership Team meetings
Send out updates on Quality and Safety program as needed
Create presentations for use in programs
All other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of four years’ experience in an administrative support role
Minimum of two years’ experience working in the construction industry or related industry
Experience supporting union labor and familiarity with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) workforce requirements is highly preferred.
Knowledge of general safety protocol in the construction industry
Superior attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent planning and organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proven positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
Excellent project management, leadership, and general business skills
Problem solving skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Strong facilitation, speaking, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Driver’s License
Must be open to Travel up to 75%
A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
The base pay range for this role is $32.00 MIN - $43.57 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.
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Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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