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Construction Administrator

John W Danforth Company
Tonawanda, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026


 

Construction Administrator

Come join John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast!

We believe our greatest asset is our people, and we are committed to hiring team members who are passionate about delivering industry-leading experiences to our customers across HVAC, refrigeration, critical environments, custom metal fabrication, energy performance, and specialty mechanical projects.


As a Construction Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager in all facets of the execution of a project. This may include pre-planning, pre-construction, design, mobilization, construction, and closeout phases of each project. The position requires excellent listening and organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment. Construction experience is preferred, but by no means required.

Are you good at managing tasks professionally while collaborating in a skilled manner? If you are interested in the opportunity to effectively assist with document organization, time management (productivity optimization), and support service, this is the role for you.


What We Offer:

• Danforth invests in you and your future with employee engagement, team support, career development, and mentoring
 • We are a professional organization offering quality benefits, including:
 o Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
 o 401(k) with company match
 o Competitive PTO, holidays, and additional incentives


What We Ask of You:


  • Assist Project Managers with assembling and processing submittals, RFI’s, Shop Drawings, MWBE reporting, QAQC documentation. 
  • Prepare and process project documents and requests for new and existing projects
  • Assist Project Managers with subcontractor and vendor communication
  • Facilitate documentation for the start and close of projects
  • Collection, preparation, and updating of Operational and Maintenance Manuals, Testing and quality control reporting
  • Engage and process certified payroll for projects
  • Support Project Team members with any needs that arise

 

Experience & Competencies:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
  • 2-3 years of office experience
  • Construction industry experience is preferred but not required
  • Excellent phone etiquette & computer skills
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)
  • Need to have good organizational and communication skills
  • Must have the integrity, enthusiasm and willingness to represent company in the most professional, positive manner 


Danforth offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

The estimated compensation range for this role is $55,000–$70,000, based on individual experience, qualifications, and location.


John W. Danforth Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination.


Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

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