Construction Administrator (Contract-to-Hire)Schenectady, NY AreaFull-Time | 40 Hours Per Week Robert Half is partnering with a well-established company in the Schenectady area to hire a Construction Administrator. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting projects, coordinating documentation, and working closely with vendors, customers, and internal teams. This project is anticipated to continue for the next 2-3 months, with the potential to grow into a contract-to-hire opportunity for the right fit! Join a collaborative team environment offering opportunities for growth and excellent benefits upon permanent hire. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Set up new jobs and maintain project files, documentation, and electronic records</li><li>Review contracts and project documentation for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Issue and track purchase orders for vendors</li><li>Coordinate vendor and customer pre-qualification requirements</li><li>Support bid processes and pre-construction activities through document management and coordination</li><li>Maintain compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance and related records</li><li>Track and organize project paperwork, ensuring files remain current and audit-ready</li><li>Assist with project administrative functions, including correspondence, document processing, filing, and recordkeeping</li><li>Support Project Managers with ongoing clerical and administrative needs throughout the lifecycle of a project</li><li>Perform additional administrative and business support tasks as assigned by management</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in construction administration, project coordination, contract administration, or administrative support preferred</li><li>Experience supporting a contractor, construction, or other project-based environment is preferred</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>Strong communication, follow-up, and customer service skills</li></ul>What's Offered<ul><li>Full-time schedule, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week</li><li>Immediate opportunity with a stable, growing company</li><li>Collaborative and team-oriented work environment</li><li>Opportunity to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities</li><li>Potential for long-term employment through a contract-to-hire transition</li><li>Competitive benefits package upon permanent hire, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan options</li></ul>If you're an organized administrative professional looking to gain valuable experience in a project-focused environment while building a path toward a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or call Mary Christman or Ashley Veltri at 518-462-1430. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

• Experience in project coordination, operations support, construction administration, or a similar document-intensive role. • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accurate records and organized electronic filing systems. • Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with estimators, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and external agencies. • Working knowledge of administrative processes related to bids, submittals, closeout packages, permits, insurance tracking, or purchase orders. • Familiarity with accounts payable activities, including entering vendor invoices and supporting related documentation workflows. • Understanding of risk management practices, particularly in tracking certificates of insurance and compliance-related records. • Proficiency with standard business software and the ability to learn internal platforms such as Encompass quickly.

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Schenectady, NY
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
Construction Administrator (Contract-to-Hire)Schenectady, NY AreaFull-Time | 40 Hours Per Week Robert Half is partnering with a well-established company in the Schenectady area to hire a Construction Administrator. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting projects, coordinating documentation, and working closely with vendors, customers, and internal teams. This project is anticipated to continue for the next 2-3 months, with the potential to grow into a contract-to-hire opportunity for the right fit! Join a collaborative team environment offering opportunities for growth and excellent benefits upon permanent hire. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Set up new jobs and maintain project files, documentation, and electronic records</li><li>Review contracts and project documentation for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Issue and track purchase orders for vendors</li><li>Coordinate vendor and customer pre-qualification requirements</li><li>Support bid processes and pre-construction activities through document management and coordination</li><li>Maintain compliance documentation, including certificates of insurance and related records</li><li>Track and organize project paperwork, ensuring files remain current and audit-ready</li><li>Assist with project administrative functions, including correspondence, document processing, filing, and recordkeeping</li><li>Support Project Managers with ongoing clerical and administrative needs throughout the lifecycle of a project</li><li>Perform additional administrative and business support tasks as assigned by management</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Previous experience in construction administration, project coordination, contract administration, or administrative support preferred</li><li>Experience supporting a contractor, construction, or other project-based environment is preferred</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>Strong communication, follow-up, and customer service skills</li></ul>What's Offered<ul><li>Full-time schedule, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week</li><li>Immediate opportunity with a stable, growing company</li><li>Collaborative and team-oriented work environment</li><li>Opportunity to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibilities</li><li>Potential for long-term employment through a contract-to-hire transition</li><li>Competitive benefits package upon permanent hire, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement plan options</li></ul>If you're an organized administrative professional looking to gain valuable experience in a project-focused environment while building a path toward a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or call Mary Christman or Ashley Veltri at 518-462-1430. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

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