Entry Level Construction Administrator Jobs
New grad construction administrator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a project portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with employers like WSP, Kiewit, and TDS Telecom hiring at this level now.
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Requisition ID: 181816
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District
Department: Administration
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Administrator to support the Mobile Bridge Project. This role is critical to ensuring efficient project operations through administrative coordination, reporting, document management, and financial tracking. The ideal candidate will be a technology-savvy professional with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional attention to detail. This position will support project leadership and multiple departments by maintaining project records, tracking budgets and expenses, coordinating meetings and travel, and producing accurate reports that support project decision making.
Location
This position is based in our Project Office located in Downtown Mobile, Alabama. Travel to the project site may be required.
Responsibilities
Project Administration & Coordination:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to project leadership and project teams.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, distribute meeting materials, and track action items.
- Arrange travel, accommodations, and logistics for project personnel.
- Manage project correspondence, including phone, email, and document distribution.
- Support team-building initiatives and project-related events.
Reporting & Data Management:
- Maintain project databases, logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
- Create, update, and analyze spreadsheets to support project operations and reporting needs.
- Compile project metrics, budgets, labor data, and cost information into management reports.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for project leadership.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of project records and documentation.
Financial & Administrative Support:
- Process and reconcile expense reports, invoices, and purchasing card transactions.
- Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
- Monitor project expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support project procurement and purchasing activities as required.
Communication & Documentation:
- Assist with internal and external communications, including document preparation, proofreading, and formatting.
- Support development of presentations, project updates, and project branding materials.
- Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive project, employee, and financial information.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of administrative, project coordination, or office support experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Conditional Formatting
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Complex Formulas and Spreadsheet Management
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience supporting construction projects, engineering teams, or large infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with financial tracking, reporting, and document control processes.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 181816
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District
Department: Administration
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Administrator to support the Mobile Bridge Project. This role is critical to ensuring efficient project operations through administrative coordination, reporting, document management, and financial tracking. The ideal candidate will be a technology-savvy professional with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional attention to detail. This position will support project leadership and multiple departments by maintaining project records, tracking budgets and expenses, coordinating meetings and travel, and producing accurate reports that support project decision making.
Location
This position is based in our Project Office located in Downtown Mobile, Alabama. Travel to the project site may be required.
Responsibilities
Project Administration & Coordination:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to project leadership and project teams.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, distribute meeting materials, and track action items.
- Arrange travel, accommodations, and logistics for project personnel.
- Manage project correspondence, including phone, email, and document distribution.
- Support team-building initiatives and project-related events.
Reporting & Data Management:
- Maintain project databases, logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
- Create, update, and analyze spreadsheets to support project operations and reporting needs.
- Compile project metrics, budgets, labor data, and cost information into management reports.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for project leadership.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of project records and documentation.
Financial & Administrative Support:
- Process and reconcile expense reports, invoices, and purchasing card transactions.
- Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
- Monitor project expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support project procurement and purchasing activities as required.
Communication & Documentation:
- Assist with internal and external communications, including document preparation, proofreading, and formatting.
- Support development of presentations, project updates, and project branding materials.
- Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive project, employee, and financial information.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of administrative, project coordination, or office support experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Conditional Formatting
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Complex Formulas and Spreadsheet Management
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience supporting construction projects, engineering teams, or large infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with financial tracking, reporting, and document control processes.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Entry Level Construction Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level construction administrator job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand construction documentation, scheduling basics, and project coordination fundamentals. Internship experience, coursework in construction management or civil engineering, and familiarity with tools like Procore or Bluebeam gives candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight any on-site exposure, submittal tracking, or RFI coordination, even from coursework, strengthens your application significantly.
Which companies hire entry level construction administrators?
Companies hiring entry level construction administrators right now include WSP, Kiewit, and TDS Telecom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers general contractors, specialty subcontractors, engineering consultancies, and real estate developers who regularly bring on junior candidates to support project teams.
Are there remote entry level construction administrator jobs?
Yes, though most construction administrator roles involve some on-site presence. About 0% of entry level construction administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering document control, submittal processing, and administrative coordination tasks that can be handled off-site. Fully remote openings tend to appear with larger firms managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Are these new grad construction administrator jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior construction administrator roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, co-op work, or a portfolio of relevant coursework in place of full-time history. Look for postings that list internship experience as sufficient or describe the role as a training opportunity within a larger project team.
Which industries hire the most entry level construction administrators?
Entry Level construction administrator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at the junior level because active project pipelines require dedicated administrative support for documentation, scheduling coordination, and compliance tracking throughout each build phase.