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Senior Project Administrator - Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Administrator reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for office support, accounting administration and reporting necessary to keep project running smoothly. Will work in conjunction with Project team in a very fast paced environment. This role will be based at our Downtown LA project site.

Responsibilities

  • Answer and direct incoming calls, taking messages as necessary
  • Maintain filing system (including project directory, master file index and subcontractor index) and office supplies/equipment
  • Distribute incoming mail to project staff/division offices and package/distribute outgoing mail
  • Assist project staff with project closeout responsibilities, accounting and maintenance of cost reports, assembly of progress reports and maintenance of project management database
  • Set up vendor accounts for field office
  • Process weekly payroll using LCP Tracker and assemble monthly pay requests to owner and monthly billings from subcontractors
  • Produce manpower summary reports and process new hires
  • Track and maintain subcontractor and supplier records


Qualifications

  • 7 years administrative experience in the construction industry
  • 5 years experience with certified payroll, pay applications, AP & AR
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) typing 50 WPM
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, multi-task, meet critical deadlines with an eye for accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work with all levels of project staff and organization
  • Experience with Oracle preferred


Salary depends on experience. Range is $27.00 - 36.00 per hour.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary : $27 - $36

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