Construction Admin

Job ID:  518962

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

Tilcon Connecticut has an opening for an experienced Administrative Assistant in our New Britain office. This person will support the field operations for our Construction/Paving operations. The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. Our core values are safety, quality, and integrity in everything we do. All Tilcon Connecticut employees are expected to partner with associates and management of Tilcon Connecticut Inc. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety processes. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to the General Superintendent and will comply with mandatory safety requirements and other functions of the team.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Process & verify daily crew timesheets with project managers & superintendents.
• Verify and submit requests for daily jobsite material and transportation needs.
• Assist forepersons & superintendents with set-up for company phones, laptops, and tablets.
• Tracking of daily field & safety reporting documentation.
• Assist team with office & safety supplies to do their jobs safely & efficiently.
• Assist in processing employee forms for payroll and human resources.
• Assist as office liaison with other company departments.
• Work towards proficiency in use of departmental software programs.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of office and field operation’s needs.

Qualifications

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment a plus. Possibility for occasional overtime and Saturday work.

Education/Experience

• Some college is a plus along with 2 to 5 years’ experience supporting administrative duties.
• Accounting/job cost experience preferred but not required.
• Any background in construction a plus.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to utilize resources and take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and triage as needed without getting overwhelmed.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to diplomatically handle challenging situations.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Available to start at 6AM.

Physical Requirements

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Continuous: Sit, FIne Motor, Repetitive Motion, RIght, Left

Frequently: Walk, Drive

Occasionally: Bend, Kneel, Squat, Climb, Stand, Reach

This position requires an employee to lift:

0-10 lbs: frequently

10-25 lbs: occasionally

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Occasionally: Hot Weather, Cold Weather, Wet Weather, Exposed to Noise, Exposed to High Heat, Moving Equipment

Continuous: Working with others

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability