Construction Administrative and Cost Coordinator

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Construction Administrative & Job Cost Coordinator is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative, accounting, purchasing, job cost, and office operations functions at GMI Construction. Serving as a central point of coordination between operations, project management, vendors, customers, and accounting, this role helps ensure accurate financial information, efficient office workflows, and exceptional customer service. The position reports directly to the Construction Controller and indirectly to the Sr.

Contract Administrator.

Essential Functions:

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Results Matter. Support project and office operations through accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, job cost transactions, and administrative activities that contribute to timely and reliable financial reporting.

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Respect & Engage. Build positive working relationships with project managers, field personnel, vendors, customers, and fellow employees through professional and responsive support.

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Communicate. Effectively communicate project, purchasing, accounting, and administrative information to ensure alignment across operations and finance teams.

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Measurement. Maintain accurate records, job cost data, reconciliations, and reporting to support informed business decisions and operational performance.

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Obligated. Adhere to company policies, internal controls, safety requirements, and accounting procedures while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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Committed to Serve. Provide exceptional customer service by supporting office operations, answering phones, assisting visitors, and responding promptly to internal and external requests.

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Transparency and Learning. Continuously develop knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, purchasing, and business systems while promoting process improvement and best practices.

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Determined. Demonstrate initiative and adaptability by managing multiple priorities and supporting changing operational needs in a fast-paced construction environment.

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Ownership and Caring. Take ownership of assigned responsibilities while maintaining accurate records, organized documentation, and attention to detail.

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Dedication. Foster a team-oriented environment by providing cross-functional support, including administrative, accounting, project, and scale operation coverage as business needs require.

Requirements,

Education and Experience:

1. Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, office administration, construction administration, or project accounting.

3. Construction, manufacturing, aggregates, asphalt, or related industry experience preferred.

4. Experience processing invoices, coding costs, managing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate financial records.

5. Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP/accounting software preferred.

6. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business applications.

7. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

8. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

9. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operations, project management, and accounting teams.

10. Legal right to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

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