What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Office Manager position at Confidential?
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Office Manager to lead the daily operations of our busy office environment. This role is vital in ensuring smooth administrative workflows, fostering a productive workplace, and managing a variety of operational functions. The ideal candidate will bring energy, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. As an Office Manager, you will be the backbone of our office, coordinating administrative tasks, supervising staff, managing vendor relationships, and supporting team development to create an efficient and welcoming workspace.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily office operations to ensure all administrative and project-support functions run efficiently.
- Manage calendars, scheduling, and coordination of meetings, site visits, and internal events to support team productivity.
- Supervise administrative staff, providing training, task delegation, and performance support to maintain a high-performing office team.
- Maintain vendor and subcontractor records, assist with onboarding, and coordinate ongoing communication to support field and project needs.
- Manage vendor relationships, including supply ordering, contract coordination, and pricing negotiations to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Oversee bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable/receivable, payroll assistance, expense tracking, and budget monitoring using QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Prepare cashflow forecasts and financial summaries to support leadership in planning and decision-making.
- Support HR functions such as new-hire onboarding, maintaining personnel files, and coordinating company policies and compliance documentation.
- Manage front-desk operations, including phone systems, call routing, greeting visitors, and handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Organize company meetings, team events, and project-related gatherings through effective planning and logistics management.
- Implement and maintain filing systems for contracts, permits, project documents, and records to ensure organization, accessibility, and compliance with privacy standards.
- Create and schedule content for social media platforms, manage engagement, and support the company’s marketing and branding efforts.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and professional workspace; support safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Assist with general clerical duties such as data entry, report generation, document preparation, and project-related administrative support.
Skills
- Proven experience in office management or administrative roles, preferably within the construction or trades industry, with the ability to create and maintain organized, efficient workflows across multiple departments.
- Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities, including mentoring administrative staff, assigning tasks, resolving conflicts, and maintaining accountability to ensure consistent performance.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, including payroll processing, expense categorization, budgeting, job costing, and generating financial reports to support cashflow management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional phone etiquette and the ability to interact confidently with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Advanced event planning and coordination abilities, including scheduling team meetings, training sessions, company functions, and project-related logistics.
- Vendor management experience, including handling vendor onboarding and maintaining up-to-date vendor records.
- Knowledge of human resources processes, including onboarding, maintaining personnel files, ensuring compliance with company policies, and payroll administration.
- Ability to manage schedules efficiently using tools such as Google Calendar and Buildertrend project management platforms while prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in front desk and office reception operations, including managing multi-line phone systems, greeting visitors, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining a professional environment.
- Skills in organizing digital and physical filing systems, including document control for contracts, permits, invoices, and project files while upholding confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to train staff on office systems and procedures, develop internal training materials, and support ongoing process improvements.
- Social media and basic marketing experience, including posting content, managing engagement, and maintaining consistent branding across major platforms.
- Financial awareness and analytical ability, including cashflow prediction, budget tracking, and identifying discrepancies or potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues quickly, and support both office and field staff in a fast-paced construction environment.
- High level of adaptability with the ability to handle shifting priorities and multitask under deadline pressure.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000