Virtual Assistant; Construction Industry

Qualifications

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE

SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of support functions in the construction, trades, or related industries. The following areas are of particular interest:
  • General residential and commercial construction
  • HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical
  • Concrete construction
  • Roofing and siding
  • Electrical
  • Painting
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with particular focus on:
  • Bids and proposals
  • Building and construction permitting process
  • Supplier and vendor relationships
  • Invoicing, billing, and collections
• Professional verbal and written communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to perform data entry and analysis
• Minutes and notes taking
• Calendar management and scheduling
• Telephone and conference calling
• Strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint
• Associates degree or some college preferred

OTHER POSSIBLE SKILLS:

• Proofreading
• Online research
• Social media monitoring and scheduling

SPECIALIZED

SKILLS:

• Marketing
• IT support and web maintenance (Wordpress, Square Space, etc.)
• Internet marketing including email and forum management

WORKING CONDITIONS

• A workstation located in a room with a door to avoid distractions.
• If necessary, babysitting services are arranged to provide a time slot of undisturbed, focused attention to details.