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Project Administrator

Job in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois, 61938, USA
Listing for: Actalent
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-11
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Clerical, Data Entry, Executive Admin/ Personal Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28000 - 30000 USD Yearly USD 28000.00 30000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title:

Project Administrator (18-month Solar Project)

Job Description

The Project Administrator provides onsite administrative and project coordination support for a large-scale solar construction project. In this role, you work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, field leadership, subcontractors, and the broader project team to keep documentation, reporting, purchasing, and day-to-day administrative activities organized and on schedule. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, and enjoys supporting a field-based project team.

Responsibilities
  • Provide daily administrative support to the onsite Project Manager, Superintendent, and construction team.
  • Maintain project files, documentation, logs, and electronic records in an organized and accessible manner.
  • Assist with processing and tracking purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and material documentation.
  • Track project costs, expenses, and other project-related information as needed to support accurate reporting.
  • Assist with timekeeping by recording field personnel hours and preparing payroll documentation.
  • Coordinate documentation for new employees, subcontractors, vendors, and site visitors to ensure proper onboarding and access.
  • Maintain and update daily reports, manpower reports, progress documentation, and project trackers.
  • Assist with tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other construction documentation to support project controls.
  • Support material deliveries by maintaining delivery tickets and packing slips and ensuring records are complete.
  • Coordinate meetings, schedules, calendars, and project-related communication among project stakeholders.
  • Prepare meeting notes and distribute action items to ensure follow‑up and accountability.
  • Assist with document control and ensure all project records are accurate, current, and properly stored.
  • Support safety and compliance documentation, including orientation and training records for site personnel.
  • Communicate with the corporate office, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel to obtain necessary documentation and information.
  • Help troubleshoot administrative issues that could impact field operations and work proactively to resolve them.
  • Perform additional project administrative responsibilities as assigned to support successful project delivery.
Essential Skills
  • Demonstrated experience in project coordination and administration, preferably in a construction environment.
  • Strong construction administration skills, including familiarity with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
  • Proficiency in document control, including maintaining logs, electronic records, and organized filing systems.
  • Experience providing administrative support to field‑based teams and project leadership.
  • Ability to track and reconcile project costs, expenses, and purchasing documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with project teams, vendors, and corporate staff.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation, reports, and records.
  • Comfort working in an active construction environment and collaborating with field personnel.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience supporting large‑scale construction or solar projects is a plus.
  • Familiarity with timekeeping processes and payroll documentation for field personnel.
  • Ability to coordinate meetings, schedules, and calendars across multiple stakeholders.
  • Skill in preparing clear meeting notes and tracking action items to completion.
  • Experience supporting safety and compliance documentation, including orientation and…
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