Habitat for Humanity of New Castle CountyVerified Source

Construction Administrative Assistant Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County

40K–45K
Onsite · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

The Construction Administrative Assistant will own administrative support for the construction department at Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County. This role represents Habitat’s mission and provides fast‑paced impact in a nonprofit setting. The position reports to the Director of Construction and works within a dedicated team.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Document Control Build and track Requests for Proposals submit contracts change orders and verify contractor licenses and insurance while maintaining logs in Procore
  • 2Compile municipal permit applications and monitor budget variances flagging issues for project managers and the Director of Construction
  • 3Verify subcontractor insurance certificates W‑9s and compliance requirements and assemble bid packages
  • 4Manage warranty tracking with homeowners and contractors to ensure timely responses
  • 5Maintain detailed records of all project documentation and financial reports
  • 6Support the Director of Construction in day‑to‑day operations and special projects
  • 7Foster collaboration among volunteers city officials inspectors vendors and utility companies
  • 8Demonstrate high attention to detail and proactive problem solving in a fast‑paced environment
  • 9Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 2Procore certification required
  • 3Microsoft Office proficiency especially Excel and Word
  • 4Procore experience preferred
  • 5AWS Certified preferred
  • 6Construction office experience 1 year required
  • 7Microsoft Outlook proficiency 2 years required
  • 8Experience with contract preparation and administration
  • 9Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
  • 10Strong teamwork and collaborative spirit

Salary Insight

$40 - $45k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Required Skills

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookProcoreDocument ControlBudget TrackingSubcontractor ManagementWarranty TrackingHigh Attention to DetailVerbal and Written CommunicationMultitasking
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