What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Administrator position at The Palombo Group?
Position Overview
The Palombo Group is seeking a highly organized and dependable Office Administrator to support the daily operations of our growing construction management team. This position plays a critical role in keeping our office running efficiently while supporting leadership, project teams, HR, bookkeeping, and field staff.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multitasking, and takes pride in creating an organized and welcoming workplace.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, and shared office calendars
- Manage office supply inventory and place orders
- Enter invoices and expenses into QuickBooks for multiple companies
- Assist with proposal preparation, printing, assembly, and delivery
- Coordinate trade shows, sponsorships, networking events, and marketing materials
- Maintain fleet records including registrations and insurance
- Assist with onboarding new hires, including employee badges, PPE, and electronics
- Track company equipment and office inventory
- Support HR and bookkeeping with filing, records management, and administrative tasks
- Coordinate mail services, bank deposits, and local office errands
- Help maintain a clean, professional, and welcoming office environment
- Assist leadership and project teams with various administrative and operational needs
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2–4 years of administrative or office support experience preferred
- QuickBooks experience preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology
- Reliable transportation for commute occasional travel within Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam Counties
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and lift office materials, supplies, blueprints and incoming/outgoing packages
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15–25 pounds periodically
- Ability to move throughout office and storage areas as needed
- Occasional travel to local offices, job sites, banks, post offices, or vendor locations may be required
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license for local business errands and travel
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25