Project Assistant / Coordinator

Borja Engineering & Construction

Project Assistant / Coordinator

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    BORJA Engineering & Construction is seeking a passionate Project Assistant/Coordinator to join our integrated team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendent. Our San Diego office is continuing to grow, and you’ll have the opportunity to be a central part of our expansion. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members on projects that are both local and across California, Nevada, and Arizona. Our clients are both public and privates o your career can take many different trajectories.

    Duties & Responsibilities (But Not Limited)

    Manage and maintain calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments using Microsoft Office (Teams) and Google Workspace (Google Meets).

    Handle front desk responsibilities, including greeting visitors and managing multi-line phone systems with professional phone etiquette.

    Provide administrative support such as data entry, filing, proofreading documents, and maintaining organized records.

    Assist with performing basic office management duties.

    Support customer service efforts by responding to inquiries via phone or email, ensuring excellent customer support and client satisfaction.

    Facilitate communication between team members and external stakeholders through effective organization and timely follow-up.

    Support personal assistant tasks including calendar management, travel arrangements, and document preparation.

    Contribute to office efficiency by managing clerical tasks such as typing reports, updating databases, and supporting administrative projects.

    Requirements

    Proven experience in office management, administrative support, or clerical roles.

    Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Google Workspace (Drive, Google Meets) , and data entry.

    Experience with QuickBooks is preferred; familiarity with bookkeeping is a plus.

    Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

    Prior experience in customer service.

    Strong phone etiquette skills and the ability to manage multi-line phone systems professionally.

    Attention to detail with proofreading capabilities and high accuracy in data entry.

    Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and maintain professionalism at all times.

    Personal assistant supporting office or project functions is preferred. This position offers an engaging work environment where your organizational talents will contribute significantly to our team’s success.

    Provide assistance and support for Project Management

    Project Directory Maintenance (Assigning Notification and Distr. Groups)

    Flag Flow Down Requirements from Owner Contract to Subcontracts

    RFI Posting (After PM Review)

    FI Log follow up w/ Project Management Team

    Create Submittal Log with CM Platform

    Request subcontractor submittals from subs.

    Submittal Posting (After PM Review)

    Submittal Log follow up w/ Project Management Team

    Plan Overlays to Changes in Updated Plans from Architect

    Sub; Vendor Request for Pricing; Follow Up

    Owner Change Orders: Prepare, Issue, & collect

    Prepare drafts of Owner Billings

    Owner Billings: Issue and Track

    Cost Plus Audit Preparation

    Fund Control

    Cost Coding Material Supplier Invoices

    Cost Coding DCI Labor Timecards

    Final Draft Owner Meeting Minutes

    Technical Skills:

    Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access, Teams etc.), PDF software (Adobe Professional), math skills, time management, work under pressure and meet deadlines, work independently and as part of a team.

    Qualifications & Requirements

    2-4 years of construction administration experience/knowledge is preferred.

    High school graduate

    College Degree (Preferred not required)

    Desired

    · Customer service experience

    · A second language a plus (Spanish)

    · Prior Front desk/receptionist experience a plus

    · Multi-line phone system knowledge a plus

    · Prior Administrative assistant experience a plus

    'Work Remotely: No

    Job Type: Full-time / Part-Time

    Pay: $18 - 24 per hour (Based on Experience)

    Benefits:

    401(k) with matching

    Medical/Dental/Vision

    Paid time off / Sick Leave

    Schedule:

    20-40 hrs/week

    Monday to Friday

    Experience:

    Customer service: 1-2 year (Preferred)